The Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) is a large bear from Eurasia and North America. They are often referred to as Grizzly bears and are one of the largest terrestrial members of the order Carnivora. In many European countries they are the national and state animal.
Stats
- Population: 200,000
- Life Span: 20-50 Years
- Top Speed: 35 MPH
- Weight: 220-1,397 Pounds
- Height: 27.6-60.2 Inches
- Length: 4.6-9.2 Feet
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
Biomes:
- Forest
- Woodland
- Riparian
- Mountains
- Prairie
- Grassland
- Shrubland
- Wetlands
Diet (Omnivorous)
- Grass
- Shoots
- Berries
- Apples
- Nuts
- Plums
- Reptiles
- Insects
- Roots
- Honey
- Moose
- Elk
- Salmon
Fun Facts
Fact #1
Brown bears size vary dramatically depending on region and food.
Fact #2
During the Summer and Fall they spend most of the day eating to fatten themselves up in preparation for the Winter.
Fact #3
The oldest brown bear in the wild was 35 and the oldest in captivity was over 40.
Fact #4
They help disperse seeds through their feces that help plants grow.