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Are Bears Carnivores Herbivores or Omnivores

Posted by Bear World on May 11, 2022 in Blog | Comments Off on Are Bears Carnivores Herbivores or Omnivores

Bears are fascinating animals that inhabit different parts of the world; for example, giant pandas are native to the forest in the mountains of Southwest China, while polar bears occupy the Arctic Circle of the North Pole. They have varying diets based on the available food sources; sometimes, the physiology of a bear also dictates the food it eats. Below, we examine the food habits of grizzly...

How Aggressive are Grizzly Bears?

Posted by Bear World on Apr 18, 2022 in Blog | Comments Off on How Aggressive are Grizzly Bears?

Not all bears are considered dangerous, but the ones you should avoid are the grizzlies. Their enormous sizes and muscular physiques are enough to send shivers down your spine. What might concern you is- how aggressive are grizzly bears? Can they attack and kill you? Read on to get the answers to your questions. Grizzly bears- Identification Ursus arctos horribilis is the scientific name for...

Black Bears What Do They Eat?

Posted by Bear World on Mar 16, 2022 in Blog | Comments Off on Black Bears What Do They Eat?

Black bears belong among the largest mammals, weighing between 200 and 600 pounds. They can live up to 20 years with a proper diet. Despite being dubbed “black bears,” they can have blue-black, brown, cinnamon, and blue-gray hues. Unlike their aggressive cousins, the grizzly bears, black bears are harmless but won’t give a second thought when provoked. The American bear’s...

Where Do Bears Originate From?

Posted by Bear World on Feb 11, 2022 in Blog | Comments Off on Where Do Bears Originate From?

Bears are some of the most influential animals in the world. They can be found everywhere from Canada to Russia and even live outside North America in places like Mexico and Costa Rica. Bears are omnivores, meaning they eat both plants and animals. Still, their diet is primarily made up of plant life when it’s available because they have a slower metabolism than other animals. But where did...

Polar Bear Vs. Grizzly Bear

Posted by Bear World on Dec 21, 2021 in Blog | Comments Off on Polar Bear Vs. Grizzly Bear

The Polar bear – also known as Ursus maritimus – is the largest terrestrial carnivore, whereas the Grizzly bear – the North American brown bear – is the second largest terrestrial flesh-eating mammal. These animals are closely related and have quite the same strength and size. They are powerful enough to take down enormous prey. But which of these two bears would win in a fight? How are...

What Is the Oldest Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone Ever Recorded?

Posted by Bear World on Oct 21, 2021 in Blog | Comments Off on What Is the Oldest Grizzly Bear in Yellowstone Ever Recorded?

In the southwest of Wyoming, scientists found one of the oldest grizzly bears ever – aged 34 years old. They easily spotted him through a distinct mark on his lip that was made by biologists back in 1989. Due to the fact that most of the animals in the Yellowstone region are completely unmarked by scientists, there is no evidence that there are other older grizzly bears than this one. In this...