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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Kodiak bears are some of the largest bears in the world and live only in the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska.
Yes, the obvious fur color seems like a dead giveaway, but you can't always judge a bear by the color of its fur.
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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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It's the job of the huge grizzly bears at Montana's Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center to test the everything from coolers and trash cans to food storage containers.
Despite being known as the "lesser panda," the red panda is so totally cute, we simply can't use that moniker. No way. Not now. Not ever.
This could mean good news for conservation and anti-poaching efforts if other species follow suit.
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What do bears do during the year? Check out this article to learn about behavior of bears from January to December.
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You want to track a bear, but don't know how to do it. Learn about how to track a bear in this article.
Check out these adorable pictures of baby bears and see if you can handle the cuteness!
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