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brown bear

Ursus arctos

Extinct →
Diet
Omnivore
Lifespan
25 years
Length
2.0 m
Weight
300.0 kg
Population
200.0K
Trend
→ Stable

About

The world's most widely distributed bear species, brown bears range from North America and Europe across Russia to Japan, occupying forests, tundra, and alpine meadows. Adults can weigh up to 700 kg in coastal Alaskan populations. Omnivores that consume berries, roots, fish, and carrion, brown bears are a keystone species that distribute nutrients across landscapes. Most populations are stable, though some subspecies are threatened.

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.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

🌲 Forest 🌿 Grassland 🪨 Rocky Areas

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Diet & Behavior

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Omnivore
brown bear 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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Mammalia (Mammals)
Order
Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family
Ursidae (Bears)
Genus
Ursus (Bears)
Species
Ursus arctos (brown bear)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Oso pardo
French Ours brun
German Braunbär

Similar Species in Ursus

American black bear
American black bear
Ursus americanus
Least Concern
Asiatic black bear
Asiatic black bear
Ursus thibetanus
Vulnerable
Polar bear
Polar bear
Ursus maritimus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ursus — 4 Species

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American black bear
Ursus americanus
LC 🐻
Asiatic black bear
Ursus thibetanus
VU
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brown bear
Ursus arctos
EX
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Polar bear
Ursus maritimus
VU
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