Bears are one of the largest mammals on our amazing planet! Different kinds clubfoot (Bears are called so because of their clumsy gait) occupy a huge range and are found on almost all continents.
The largest bear, the grizzly bear, once lived in Alaska, but ruthless hunters killed him in 1998. The huge handsome man weighed 726 kg, and was 4.5 meters in length.
For the curious and interested in the animal world, we have specially prepared this article. We present you the 10 largest bears in the world: rating of the largest species, their photos and features. These dangerous animals live in Alaska and other northern parts of the world. Sit back and replenish the stock of knowledge!
10. Sponge bear - 140 kg
First of all, appearance catches your eye gubach bear, because it resembles other animals: sloth and anteater. Such an unusual bear lives in India, in areas covered with forests, as well as Pakistan.
For our time, gubach is a rare instance, but until the 20th century it was quite common. Gubach Bear cannot be confused with any other bear. The length of his body reaches 180 cm, he prefers to be active at night, and sleep in the shade of shrubs during the day (during sleep, by the way, the bear snores loudly).
Gubach does not see well and hears almost nothing, nevertheless, the bear always recognizes the danger that comes from the leopard and tigers - its enemies.
9. Himalayan bear - 140 kg
Some species Himalayan bear were listed in the Red Book. As you can guess from the name, this interesting animal lives in the Himalayan mountains, its distinctive feature is a light crescent on its neck and shiny black wool all over its body.
The Himalayan bear also has an unusual size - the average male weight is up to 120 kg, rounded ears, a moving muzzle. These animals show emotion by moving their nose and ears.
The Himalayan prefers to spend his time in the trees, where he climbs thanks to his strong legs with sharp claws.
8. Spectacled bear - 140 kg
Very cute beast - spectacled bear (aka “Andean"), Lives in the south side of America. This bear has a peculiar color of the muzzle, for which it was called "eyeglass".
Sadly, this handsome man, whose growth reaches 2 m, refers to an endangered species. The spectacled bear is the only one of its kind from the short-mouthed subfamily that has survived to this day.
According to zoologists, this is due to the fact that the species has the ability to climb very high on trees that grow in the forests of the Andes. The bear feels comfortable, climbing to a height of more than three km, because he cleverly moves over the rocks, having massive limbs.
7. Big panda - 160 kg
Giant panda - (also referred to as "bamboo bear») A favorite of many, thanks to its unique color (it alternates white and black colors) and friendly disposition. The animal is friendly and does not show aggression.
The weight of a large panda is about 160 kg, and cubs weigh no more than 130 grams. Bamboo bears are a national treasure of the People’s Republic of China; they bear the title of the cutest animal in the world. Still would! It’s hard to resist the charm of a panda.
Bamboo makes 99% of the bear’s nutrition - most of its time, the panda eats the young shoots of the plant with pleasure.
6. Kermodsky bear - 300 kg
Bright kermodi bearsweighing 300 kg. - not polar, they live in the forests of Canada. This blond beauty is a subspecies of the American black bear. It should be noted that bright animals are not albinos and relatives of polar bears.
Kermodsky bear was named in honor of Francis Kermod, who was the first to undertake to describe him. Biologist Wayne McCrory spoke about a rare bear: "They show curiosity, they have a sense of ingenuity, these bears can learn and adapt to conditions, and it seems that they, too, like us, have a mood". Indeed, looking at a big bear with an expressive face is difficult to resist these words.
5. Baribal or black bear - 360 kg
Black bear or baribal It has a chic black coat that shimmers beautifully in the sun. It inhabits the lands of Canada and the USA. The light muzzle of the animal, as a rule, comes in contrast with darker hair, and the bear also has a speck on its chest.
Baribal is a harmless animal; it can attack a person or other animal only in extreme cases. Bear lives peacefully, eating fish and plant foods.
In the wild, black bears can live up to 30 years, but most often their life ends 10 years after birth due to collisions with people. More than 90% of the bears die at the hands of hunters or traffic accidents, which cannot but upset.
4. Grizzly bear - 450 kg
If the previous bear is a harmless animal, then grizzly (translated from English means "Gray") - one of the most dangerous and large aggressive predators of our planet. There have been times when grizzlies attacked farmland and even humans.
Its excessive aggressiveness became the cause of the mass execution, and, as a consequence, the reduction in the number of animals by 30 times. Today, the predator is listed in the Red Book and lives in the reserves of Alaska and Canada in the protected area. Outwardly, due to smoky hair, the bear is very similar to brown, its weight can reach 1000 kg!
3. Siberian brown bear - 500 kg
This kind, beautiful and intelligent beast lives in Siberia. The size of the animal is amazing - the mass of the inhabitant of the forest reaches 500 kg, and the body length is mainly 2 meters.
Wintering is an important period in the life of each bear, how much time he spends in hibernation depends on the conditions. For example, in warm regions, which boast a rich harvest of berries and nuts, bears do not sleep, but animals have been preparing for a harsh winter in the taiga since the summer: first they look for a suitable place, and then equip it and so on. Hibernate Siberian bears in most cases one by one.
2. Polar bear - 500 kg
One of the most dangerous bears, called white, lives in the Arctic. Its weight reaches 1000 kg, it happens that more! Despite the awesome size and weight, polar bear moves through the Arctic snow-covered territories, remaining unnoticed.
Its wool protects against severe frosts, and the cover on the paws allows you to easily move around the ice. When meeting, the animal can be dangerous, especially during the gestation period. Females with cubs at the meeting are the most dangerous, because they have the instinct of preserving the offspring. Without hesitation, they attack anyone who approaches the den.
1. Kodiak - 780 kg
Our selection ends kodiak - The largest representative of brown bears. Animals live on the island of Kodiak, located off the southern coast of Alaska.
Despite its enormous size, when meeting with kodiak, something bad is unlikely to happen, because it is not at all dangerous to humans.
The big and very cute muzzle of a brown bear immediately becomes an object of attention - his eyes are wide apart, and his eyes are usually brown. The head is always lighter than other parts of the body, brown bears have an elongated physique, powerful limbs, and a muscular torso. Children are very attached to their mother and remain somewhere close to her, even as adults.