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Bear Facts

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Which family do bears belong to?

Mustelidae

Ursidae (correct)

Canidae

Felidae

How many extant species of bears are there?

Ten

Eight (correct)

Four

Six

In which hemispheres are bears found?

Only in the Western Hemisphere

In both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres (correct)

Only in the Southern Hemisphere

Only in the Northern Hemisphere

What type of paws do bears have?

Plantigrade paws Signup and view all the answers

Are bears typically solitary or social animals?

Solitary Signup and view all the answers

What are some common characteristics of modern bears?

large bodies with stocky legs, long snouts, small rounded ears, shaggy hair, plantigrade paws with five nonretractile claws, and short tails. Signup and view all the answers

What are the diet preferences of bears?

While the polar bear is mostly carnivorous, and the giant panda is mostly herbivorous, the remaining six species are omnivorous with varying diets. Signup and view all the answers

Are bears diurnal or nocturnal?

Bears may be diurnal or nocturnal. Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the unique abilities of bears?

Bears have an excellent sense of smell. Signup and view all the answers

Are bears good at running and climbing?

Despite their heavy build and awkward gait, bears are adept runners and climbers. Signup and view all the answers

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Bear Classification

Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae.
They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans.

Geographic Distribution

Bears are found on the continents of North America, South America, and Eurasia.
They appear in a wide variety of habitats throughout most of the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere.

Physical Characteristics

Bears have large bodies with stocky legs.
They have long snouts.
They have small rounded ears.
They have shaggy hair.
They have plantigrade paws with five nonretractile claws.
They have short tails.

Diet and Behavior

The polar bear is mostly carnivorous.
The giant panda is mostly herbivorous.
The remaining six species are omnivorous with varying diets.
Bears are typically solitary animals, except for courting individuals and mothers with their young.
They may be diurnal or nocturnal.
They have an excellent sense of smell.

Physical Abilities

Despite their heavy build and awkward gait, bears are adept runners.
They are also adept climbers.

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Test your knowledge about bears with this informative quiz! Learn about their classification, habitat, and distribution across the Northern Hemisphere. Discover fascinating facts about these caniform carnivores and their presence on multiple continents. Challenge yourself and become an expert on these incredible mammals!