Two lineages evolved from U. minimus: the black bears (including the sun bear, the Asian black bear, and the American black bear); and the brown bears (which includes the polar bear).

Nov 20, 2025 · Bear, any of eight species of large short-tailed carnivores found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The sun bear is the smallest, often weighing less than 50 kg (110 pounds).

or plural bear : any of a family of large heavy mammals that have long shaggy hair and small tails and feed largely on fruit, plants, and insects as well as on flesh

Dec 2, 2025 · A California homeowner is struggling to evict a bear that moved into his crawlspace. See video of the animal sneaking under his home.

The American black bear is the most common bear species in North America, ranging from Alaska down to Mexico. They are usually black or dark brown in color, with a light-colored muzzle and some white …

Sep 14, 2025 · Do not let possible bear sightings stop you from enjoying this delightful part of Michigan. Learn what to do when encountering a bear, how to prevent a bear encounter, and how to get …

Feb 19, 2025 · However, biology wins the day in our ranking, giving the endangered polar bear the top spot over the grizzly as the most dangerous bear. The largest bear in the world, polar bears clock in …

Apr 1, 2025 · What are the different types of bears? There are eight species of bear: the American black bear, Asian black bear, brown bear, panda bear, polar bear, spectacled bear, sloth bear and sun bear.

Black bear cubs stay with Mom for one to three years while she teaches them how to live in the wild. Then, when they’re ready, they head off to survive in the woods alone—until they start a...

Practical solutions that help people and communities reduce human-bear conflicts and coexist with bears. Lots of resources to download.