(bears)

Ursidae

There are 8 species of bears in this family. They are found in all parts of the world, except Antarctica and Australia. They are found in a wide-variety of habitats including deserts, grasslands, tundra, forests, mountains, and ice floes. They are large animals and have small, rounded ears; pointed snouts; small eyes; and short tails. They have large paws with five strong claws that they use for digging, climbing, and catching their prey. Bears can stand and walk on their hind legs. Many species can climb trees and swim.

Ursidae Genera

Ursidae General Resources

Ailuropoda (giant panda)

Helarctos (sun bear)

Melursus (sloth bear)

Tremarctos (spectacled bear)

Ursus (black bears, brown bear, polar bear)