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  1. The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is the most widely distributed bear in the world. It is found in North America and Eurasia. There are several subspecies of the brown bear, including the grizzly bear and kodiak bear. The brown bear's closest relative is the polar bear (Ursus maritimus).
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    Brown bear, large shaggy-haired bear (family Ursidae) native to Eurasia and northwestern North America. The Kodiak bear, a subspecies weighing up to 720 kg (1,600 pounds), is often considered to be the world’s largest carnivore, a title it shares with the polar bear (Ursus maritimus), which grows to a similar size.
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    The awe-inspiring brown bear lives in the forests and mountains of northern North America, Europe, and Asia. It is the most widely distributed bear in the world. The world's largest brown bears are found in coastal British Columbia and Alaska, and on islands such as Kodiak.
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    Given their dependence on large natural areas, brown bears are important management indicators for a number of other wildlife species. Brown bears also play important roles as predators who keep other animal populations in check. Additionally, they act as seed dispersers, helping to sustain their own environment.
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    Brown bear - Wikipedia

    The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a large bear native to Eurasia and North America. Of the land carnivorans, it is rivaled in size only by its closest relative, the polar bear, which is much less variable in size and slightly bigger on average. The brown bear is a sexually dimorphic species, as adult males are larger and more … See more

    The brown bear is sometimes referred to as the bruin, from Middle English. This name originated in the fable History of Reynard the Fox, … See more

    Size
    The brown bear is the most variable in size of modern bears. The typical size depends upon which population it is from, as most accepted subtypes vary widely in size. This is in part due to sexual dimorphism See more

    Brown bears inhabit the broadest range of habitats of any living bear species. They seem to have no altitudinal preferences and have been … See more

    Attacks on humans
    Brown bears usually avoid areas where extensive development or urbanization has occurred. They … See more

    Taxonomy and subspecies
    Carl Linnaeus scientifically described the species under the name Ursus arctos in the 1758 edition of Systema Naturae. Brown bear … See more

    A 2014 study revealed that brown bears peaked in activity around the morning and early evening hours. Although activity can happen day or night, bears that live in locations where they … See more

    • Vaisfeld, M. A.; Chestin, I. E., eds. (1993). Bears: Brown Bear, Polar Bear, Asian Black Bear. Distribution, ecology, use and protection … See more

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  4. Brown bear | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 17, 2024 · brown bear, (Ursus arctos), shaggy-haired bear (family Ursidae) native to Europe, Asia, and northwestern North America. Numerous forms of …

  5. Brown Bears - U.S. National Park Service

    Apr 5, 2022 · Learn about brown bears, also known as grizzly bears, in different regions of the U.S. national parks. Find out how they eat, hibernate, mate, and differ in appearance and behavior.

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  9. Brown Bear Facts: Behavior, Diet, Habitat, …

    Apr 4, 2019 · The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is the most widely distributed bear in the world. It is found in North America and Eurasia. There are several subspecies of the brown bear, …

  10. Brown Bear - Description, Habitat, Image, …

    Learn about the brown bear, a large and diverse species of bear that ranges throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Find out how they vary in size, color, and behavior, what they eat, where …

  11. Brown Bear | Species | WWF - World …

    Learn about the brown bear, one of the largest living carnivores, and its habitats, behaviors, and ecological roles. Find out how WWF works to protect this species from hunting, habitat loss, …

  12. Brown Bear - National Geographic Kids

    Learn about brown bears, omnivorous mammals that live in forests and hibernate in winter. Find out how they eat, sleep, and raise their cubs in this article and video.

  13. Brown Bear Information, Pictures, Video

    Mar 26, 2018 · Learn about the brown bear, the largest and most diverse bear species, with 16 subspecies including the grizzly and Kodiak. Find out where they live, what they eat, how they …