Brown Bear
In the wild these animals are generally solitary, except for mothers with cubs. They are omnivorous, eating both plant and animal material. They can eat up to 15kg of food a day.
Their large bodies are covered in thick fur. A prominent shoulder hump consists of muscle that powers their digging skills. Long non-retractable claws on their front paws can reach about 5 cm in length.
Brown Bears can run at speeds of up to 50km per hour, but for short bursts only.
Brown Bears do not undergo a true hibernation, but they do go through a period of lethargy. They build up layers of fat through summer and autumn that help sustain them through winter.
Our Brown Bears
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Endangered
Ursus arctos syriacus
Northern Hemisphere through the top of Europe, Asia, and North America.
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