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...
Read MoreWhere Do Bears Originate From?
Posted by Bear World on Feb 11, 2022 in Blog | Comments Off on Where Do Bears Originate From?
Bears are among the most influential and captivating animals on Earth. They inhabit regions from Canada to Russia and can even be found in countries outside North America, such as Mexico and Costa Rica. As omnivores, bears consume both plants and animals, although their diet predominantly consists of plant life due to their slower metabolism. But where did these majestic creatures originate?...
Read MorePolar 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, known scientifically as Ursus maritimus, is the largest terrestrial carnivore. The grizzly bear, a subspecies of the North American brown bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), ranks as the second largest terrestrial flesh-eating mammal. These magnificent creatures share remarkable similarities in strength and size, each powerful enough to take down formidable prey. But which would...
Read MoreDiscovering One of Yellowstone’s Oldest Grizzly Bears
Posted by Bear World on Oct 21, 2021 in Blog | Comments Off on Discovering One of Yellowstone’s Oldest Grizzly Bears
In the southwest of Wyoming, scientists have recently identified one of the oldest grizzly bears ever recorded, aged 34 years. This remarkable discovery was made possible by a distinctive mark on the bear’s lip, a tattoo placed by biologists back in 1989. With most of Yellowstone’s wildlife remaining unmarked by scientists, there is no evidence of older grizzly bears in the region....
Read MoreRemarkable Moment Captured: Brown Bear Walks Past Tourists
Posted by Bear World on Aug 23, 2021 in Blog | Comments Off on Remarkable Moment Captured: Brown Bear Walks Past Tourists
A remarkable video showcasing wildlife’s strength and power was captured by a tourist visiting Alaska recently. The group experienced what most would consider a nightmare: a close encounter with a roaming brown bear. The viral video has shocked millions globally. Even seasoned bear enthusiasts expressed surprise at the close proximity in which these tourists found themselves. According to the...
Read MoreWhat Does Bear Poop Look Like?
Posted by Bear World on Jul 26, 2021 in Blog | Comments Off on What Does Bear Poop Look Like?
Black bear scat typically smells like a slightly fermented version of whatever the bear consumed. If the bear’s diet consists primarily of strawberries, acorns, or nuts, the scent will be relatively pleasant compared to the odor if the bear mainly eats meat. But besides the smell, what does bear poop look like? Being able to identify bear scat can alert you to any bears in the area the next...
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