Bears are mammals of the family Ursidae. Bears are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans, with the pinnipeds being their closest living relatives. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere. Bears are found on the continents of North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Common characteristics of modern bears include large bodies with stocky legs, long snouts, shaggy hair, plantigrade paws with five nonretractile claws, and short tails. While the polar bearis mostly carnivorous, and the giant pandafeeds almost entirely on bamboo, the remaining six species are omnivorous with varied diets. With the exception of courting individuals and mothers with their young, bears are typically solitary animals. They are generally diurnal, but may be active during the night ( nocturnal) or twilight ( crepuscular), particularly around humans. Bears possess an excellent sense of smelland, despite their heavy build and awkward gait, are adept runners, climbers, and swimmers. In autumn, some bear species forage large amounts of fermented fruits, which affects their behaviour. Bears use shelters, such as caves and burrows, as their dens; most species occupy their dens during the winter for a long period (up to 100 days) of sleep similar to hibernation. Bears have been hunted since prehistorictimes for their meatand fur. With their tremendous physical presence and charisma, they play a prominent role in the Arts, mythology, and other cultural aspects of various human societies. In modern times, the bears existence has been pressured through the encroachment on their habitats and the illegal trade of bears and bear parts, including the Asian bile bearmarket. The IUCNlists six bear species as vulnerableor endangered, and even least concernspecies, such as the brown bear, are at risk of extirpationin certain countries. The poaching and international trade of these most threatened populations are prohibited, but still ongoing. DIFFERENT TYPES OF BEARS *Brown bear(Ursus arctos) (Extant species in bold.) *Asian black bear (Ursus thibetanus) *Sun bear(Helarctos malayanus) *Giant panda(Ailuropoda melanoleuca) *Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) *Indian Sloth bear(Melursus ursinus ursinus) *An American black bear(Ursus americanus) *Polar bear(Ursus maritimus) *Syrian brown bears(Ursus arctos syriacus) ¤BEARS¤ The most friendly Creature to every kids they play with Teddies , read their stories and poems . IN reality are bears arent that friendly there are many incidents of Humans getting killed or injured by Bears, yet the taste of the childhood havnt changed and hope it may not change Ever.!!
Posted on: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 07:23:39 +0000
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