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Oso pardo

Ursus arctos

Extinct →
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
25 years
Length
2.0 m
Weight
300.0 kg
Population
200.0K
Trend
→ Stable
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La especie de oso más ampliamente distribuida del mundo; los osos pardos se extienden desde América del Norte y Europa a través de Rusia hasta Japón, ocupando bosques, tundra y prados alpinos. Los adultos pueden pesar hasta 700 kg en las poblaciones costeras de Alaska. Omnívoros que consumen bayas, raíces, peces y carroña, los osos pardos son una especie clave que distribuye nutrientes por los paisajes. La mayoría de las poblaciones son estables, aunque algunas subespecies están amenazadas.

Fun Facts

  • ✨ Brown bears can run at 56 km/h.
  • ✨ They hibernate for up to 7 months.
  • ✨ A brown bear can eat 40 kg of food per day before hibernation.

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore
Oso pardo is classified as omnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Omnivore
Plant ~60% Animal ~40%

Conservation Status

EX Extinct
Estimated Population
200.0K
Population Trend
→ Stable

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Oso pardo
French Ours brun
German Braunbär

Similar Species in Ursus

Oso negro
Oso negro
Ursus americanus
Least Concern
Oso Negro de Asia
Oso Negro de Asia
Ursus thibetanus
Vulnerable
Oso Polar
Oso Polar
Ursus maritimus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oso pardo?
The scientific name of Oso pardo is Ursus arctos. It belongs to the genus Ursus.
What is the conservation status of Oso pardo?
Oso pardo (Ursus arctos) is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is stable.
Where does Oso pardo live?
Oso pardo is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, France, Norway, Russia, Sweden, Ukraine.
What family does Oso pardo belong to?
Oso pardo (Ursus arctos) belongs to the genus Ursus, which is part of the taxonomic family Ursidae.
What does Oso pardo eat?
Oso pardo is omnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Oso pardo live?
Oso pardo has an average lifespan of approximately 25 years in the wild.
How many Oso pardo are left in the wild?
The estimated wild population of Oso pardo (Ursus arctos) is approximately 200,000 individuals.
What kingdom does Oso pardo belong to?
Oso pardo (Ursus arctos) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ursus — 4 Species

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Oso negro
Ursus americanus
LC 🐻
Oso Negro de Asia
Ursus thibetanus
VU
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Oso pardo
Ursus arctos
EX
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Oso Polar
Ursus maritimus
VU
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