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Brown bear

Brown bear

Ursus arctos

MammalHuntableLeast Concern globally,…

Overview

The brown bear is one of the largest terrestrial carnivores, distributed across much of northern Eurasia and North America. Highly adaptable with significant size variation across subspecies.

Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammal
Family
Ursidae
Genus
Ursus

Habitat

Forests, alpine meadows, tundra, and coastal areas. Adaptable to various climates from Arctic to temperate.

Diet

Omnivorous: fish (especially salmon), berries, nuts, roots, small and large mammals, insects, carrion

Behavior

Generally solitary except during mating season and salmon runs. Excellent swimmers and climbers.

Hunting

Highly regulated big game species. Popular in Alaska and parts of Canada. Requires special permits.

Conservation Status

Least Concern globally, but many regional populations threatened or endangered

Subspecies (14)