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Description of Bears
The
Bear is described as a mammal of the family Ursidae that has a
shaggy coat , a short tail and walk with both heel and sole
touching the ground.
The scientists who study animals (zoology ) are called zoologists.
Each animal that is studied is classified, that is, split into
descriptive groups starting with main groups ( vertebrates and
invertebrates ) the Families of animals are also included such as
Ursidae ( the family of bears) and the families are then split
into species such as Ursus americanus (American Black Bear).
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Facts about the different
Species of Bears
There
are seven different species of Bears:
Helarctos
malayanus (Malayan Sun Bear)
Melursus
ursinus (Sloth Bear)
Tremarctos
ornatus (Specticled Bear)
Ursus
americanus (American Black Bear)
Ursus arctos
(Brown Bear or Grizzly Bear)
Ursus
maritimus (Polar Bear)
Ursus
thibetanus (Asiatic Black Bear)
Facts about where Bears live and what they eat!
Bears are native to North America, Europe,
Asia and Antarctica
The common habitat includes mountain, forest, and arctic
The diet of Bears vary according to their habitat and can consist of
meat ( Polar Bear ) and plants
(
Grizzly Bear)
Basic Facts about Bears
The name of a male is referred to
as a boar or he-bear
The name of a female is referred to as a sow or she-bear
The name or offspring, or a baby bear, is a cub
The average size of a litter is one to four cubs
The collective name for a group of Bears is a sleuth or sloth
The sound made by a bear is referred to as a growl
Facts about the Size of Bears
Vary according to species - can reach the height of
6.5 feet
Bears can weigh 600 pounds
Facts about the life, behavior and personality of Bears
keen sense of smell
many of the species hibernate for 3
to 5 months
territory marked by clawing, biting
and rubbing trees
closely related to pandas,
raccoons, and dogs
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What is a
Mammal? Some interesting facts
A Mammal is a
warm blooded, vertebrate mammal. Warm blooded means that their
temperature remains the same although their surroundings might
change. This explains why they have a covering of hair on
their skin. A mammal has milk-producing mammary glands for
nourishing their young
What is a
Vertebrate?
A
Vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone which consists of
ring-like bones, called vertebrae, that protect the soft
spinal cord
What is an
Invertebrate?
An
Invertebrate animal does not have a backbone. They are also
cold-blooded which means their body temperature changes
according to the environment environment
What is a
Carnivore?
A
Carnivore is an animal which eats mainly meat
What is a
Herbivore?
A
Herbivore is an animal which eats mainly plants and grass
What is an
Omnivore?
An
Omnivore is an animal which eats both meat and plants
What is an
Amphibian?
An
Amphibian is an animal spend part of its life under water
(breathing with gills) and the remainder on land (breathing
with lungs)
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Endangered Species
Wild life experts consider that some
types of Bears are endangered species
Interesting facts about endangered species.
An “endangered” species is one that is in danger of extinction
throughout all or a significant portion of its range. The Causes
of a species of animal becoming endangered are due to Habitat
Destruction, Introduction of Exotic Species, Disease, Pollution,
and Over exploitation. Endangered Species Organizations are
dedicated to saving and preserving the world's most endangered
wildlife. Interesting facts about endangered Species
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