Bears
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Young bears are called cubs. Cubs are normally born while the mother is still in hibernation. They usually weigh between 8 and 12 ounces when they are born.
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Q: What do black bears look like?
A: Black bears are known for their uniformly medium-length black coat and brown muzzle, and they are about 4 to 7 feet long from nose to tail. Black bears have small eyes, rounded ears, short tails and snouts that protrude several inches from the face. A typical black bear weighs between 125 and 500 pounds. -
Q: Where do bears live?
A: A bear's habitat depends largely on the type of bear and its location in the world as bears are found in both wooded and open environments. However, most bears prefer densely sheltered areas for sleeping during the day. -
Q: What animals eat bears?
A: Most bears are apex predators, meaning that as healthy adults, they do not have any natural predators. However, the young of many bear species are at risk to several large predators. According to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, cougars, bobcats and coyotes may attack black bear cubs. -
Q: How many teeth does a bear have?
A: Most, but not all, bears have 42 teeth, which include 12 incisors, four canines, 10 molars and 16 premolars. Bears are usually omnivores, meaning they eat plants and meats. -
Q: What is a female bear called?
A: A female bear is called a sow. Male bears are called boars, and a group of bears is called a sloth. There are eight species of bears living throughout the world: Asiatic black, black, brown, polar, panda, sloth, sun and spectacled. -
Q: Who would win a wolverine vs bear fight?
A: Wolverines are known as one of the most tenacious, fierce animals in the world and have defended themselves from bears before. However, in most situations, even a smaller bear, such as a black bear, would prove to outmatch the wolverine. The bear's size advantage is too significant. -
Q: How fast can a bear run?
A: Bears can run up to 60 kilometers per hour, which is approximately 37 miles per hour. While there's a common myth that bears are unable to run down hill, they very much can, and their speed is generally considered one of the deadliest factors of human-bear encounters. -
Q: What are the predators of the panda?
A: Jackals and leopards prey on adult pandas, while the yellow-throated marten, a relative of the weasel, sometimes preys on baby pandas. Humans are the greatest panda predators. -
Q: What is a young bear called?
A: Young bears are called cubs. Cubs are normally born while the mother is still in hibernation. They usually weigh between 8 and 12 ounces when they are born. -
Q: How long do koalas live?
A: Koalas live an average of 20 years in the wild. Although owls or dingos sometimes prey upon koalas, dogs and motor vehicles are responsible for the majority of koala deaths in the wild. -
Q: Where do koala bears live?
A: According to PBS, koala bears are native to Australia and live in its southern and eastern regions. These animals primarily live in tall eucalypt forests, low eucalypt woodlands and coastal or island woodlands. -
Q: How long does a black bear live?
A: Black bears can live up to 30 years, though their average lifespan is only 10 years. The discrepancy is due to interactions with humans, as 90 percent of adult black bear deaths are due to gunfire, traps or vehicular accidents. -
Q: How fast does a black bear run?
A: Lean black bears can run at speeds of up to 30 or 35 miles per hour. Black bears are very agile, excellent swimmers and climbers, and can run uphill and downhill. -
Q: How do bears reproduce?
A: Bears are mammals and therefore reproduce sexually, The male deposits sperm from his penis into the vagina of the female bear. If the egg becomes fertilized, the female bear gives birth to live young. The average number of cubs in a black bear litter is three, but first-time mothers usually only give birth to one cub. -
Q: What is a group of bears called?
A: According to Dave Fellows of the United States Geological Survey, a group of bears is called a sloth or a sleuth. Although bears are often considered loners, they can be quite social. -
Q: How tall is a grizzly bear?
A: According to PBS, when an average grizzly bear is on all fours, it is about 3.5 feet in height. However, when it rears up on its hind legs, a grizzly can stand between 6 and 7 feet tall. -
Q: Do bears live in caves?
A: A black bear chooses both caves and hollowed-out trees when seeking out a den for hibernation, according to the National Park Service. Brown bears dig their dens at the base of large trees surrounded by dense vegetation. Neither species of bear lives in the same location when not hibernating. -
Q: How do grizzly bears adapt to their environment?
A: A grizzly bear is adapted to its environment with its sharp claws, its build and its ability to hibernate. The grizzly uses its claws to as a striking force and to hunt for supper, which is made up of both plants and burrowing animals. -
Q: Who would win with a bear vs. gorilla?
A: In a hypothetical confrontation between a gorilla and a grizzly bear, the bear would most likely win because of its size advantage, its sharp, powerful claws and its predatory instincts. Although gorillas are formidable due to their incredible upper body strength, they are peaceful herbivores. -
Q: What is the largest bear in the world?
A: According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the Kodiak is the largest bear in the world. An adult male may stand more than 10 feet tall on his hind legs and weigh more than 1,500 pounds. -
Q: What is the only bear species found in the southern hemisphere?
A: The spectacled bear is the only species of bear that lives in the Southern Hemisphere. They are also the smallest species of bear, with females only weighing 180 pounds at maturity and males reaching 340 pounds. They are named for the yellowish rings around their eyes.
