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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.

Why is the birth rate so low for giant pandas?

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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 »

How Polar Bears Work

How Polar Bears Work

The polar bear's shocking whiteness, ferocity and sheer size make it an icon of purity and power. How do these animals survive in a frigid climate?

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Why don't pandas hibernate?

Why don't pandas hibernate?

They call the creature a bear. And bears are known to hibernate each winter. So why don't pandas slip into the same cold-weather stupor? Are they really even bears at all?

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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.

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Will I die if I eat polar bear liver?

Will I die if I eat polar bear liver?

If your favorite diner's blue plate special is ever sauteed polar bear liver, you might want to stick with the salad. This meal may cause symptoms far worse than just indigestion.

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15 Tips for Surviving a Bear Encounter

15 Tips for Surviving a Bear Encounter

Bears are typically just as scared of us as we are of them. Knowing more about the behavior of bears can help you to understand why a bear would attack in the first place. Respect their boundaries and use these 15 tips for surviving a bear encounter.

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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.

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Panda

Panda

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

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