BEARS

Bears are part of the Mammalia Class and are within the order Carnivora. There are only 8 living species of bear and each has stocky legs a long snout, thick shaggy hair and five non-retractile claws.

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  • Why is the birth rate so low for giant pandas?
    Why is the birth rate so low for giant pandas?

    Since 1990, there have been only five panda cubs born in the United States. This may seem a little low. Getting pandas to mate in captivity is extremely difficult. Why is the birth rate for giant pandas so low? Find out the answer in this article. See more »

  • Bears
    Bears

    Bear, a large, heavily built mammal with shaggy fur and a short tail. Formerly, bears were widely found in the northern forests of Europe, Asia, and North America. See more »

  • Panda
    Panda

    Panda, the name of two mammals of Asia, the lesser panda and the giant panda. See more »

  • The Ultimate Bear Quiz
    The Ultimate Bear Quiz

    There's Paddington Bear, Winnie the Pooh, Rupert Bear and many more. While kids may like to snuggle up with their teddy bear, real bears are wild creatures that can be very dangerous. There are many different kinds of bears, each with different characteristics and habits. Take this quiz to learn more about bears. See more »

  • The Ultimate Polar Bear Quiz
    The Ultimate Polar Bear Quiz

    The polar bear: white, majestic, alone. What do we really know about it? Is it in danger of extinction? Take this quiz to learn more about polar bears. See more »

  • The Ultimate Why Pandas Don't Hibernate Quiz
    The Ultimate Why Pandas Don't Hibernate Quiz

    Have you ever wondered why pandas don't hibernate? Do they function so well in the cold that they don't need the hibernation process like other animals? To find out, take this quiz. See more »

  • How to Track a Bear
    How to Track a Bear

    You want to track a bear, but don't know how to do it. Learn about how to track a bear in this article. See more »

  • Test Your Polar Bear I.Q.
    Test Your Polar Bear I.Q.

    This polar bear I.Q. will test your knowledge of polar bears. Test yourself with this polar bear I.Q. See more »

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