Etymology The English word "bear" comes from Old English bera and belongs to a family of names for the bear in Germanic languages, such as Swedish björn, also used as a first name.

1 day ago · Bear, any of eight species of large short-tailed carnivores found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. The sun bear is the smallest, often weighing less than 50 kg (110 pounds).

The meaning of BEAR is any of a family (Ursidae of the order Carnivora) of large heavy mammals of America and Eurasia that have long shaggy hair, rudimentary tails, and plantigrade feet and …

From the small and adorable sun bear, to the massive and majestic polar bear – species of the bear family are found on almost every continent on Earth.

They can be as small as four feet long and about 60 pounds (the sun bear) to as big as eight feet long and more than a thousand pounds (the polar bear). They’re found throughout North …

5 days ago · A wild black bear took a jaunt around a Northern California zoo and was spotted visiting its bear neighbors.

This guide explores all eight bear species, including the Polar Bear, Grizzly Bear, Panda Bear, and Black Bear. Discover their habitats, diets, behaviors, and the conservation challenges they …

Sep 8, 2025 · What Should I Do if I See a Bear? Seeing a bear in the wild is a special treat for any visitor to a national park. While it is an exciting moment, it is important to remember that bears …

The American black bear is the most common bear species in North America, ranging from Alaska down to Mexico. They are usually black or dark brown in color, with a light-colored …

Bear Evolution Early bears Bears are the youngest of the carnivore families, having arisen from doglike ancestors during the Eocene Epoch 55 million to 38 million years ago.