Types Of Bears
The different types of bears are mammalian and carnivorous animals. Their appearance is docile and cute, although they can actually be very aggressive animals. They have a huge jaw that they use for feeding, and a very strong and heavy body. These characteristics make them very dangerous animals.
The spectacled bear
The name of this bear –the photo that heads this article– is due to the peculiar white or golden rings that it has around its eyes ; the rest of the coat is dark in color, turning black in some specimens.
The spectacled bear lives only in the Andean and Amazon regions of South America. His diet consists mainly of plants, but he also eats meat from time to time.
This type of bear is relatively small, compared to other species. They are shy animals, so they rarely interact with humans.
The Malay Bear
This type of bear is the smallest in the world and also one of the most aggressive. Its fur is dark brown or black, and it has a horseshoe-shaped orange chest patch.
Its tongue is very long compared to its size ; he uses it to extract honey or catch insects. It has long and strong claws that allow it to climb trees.
The Malayan bear lives in the rainforest in Southeast Asia. Their diet is made up of birds and small mammals, but they also eat insects, honey, flowers, and fruits.
The lipped bear
This type of bear is one of the most peaceful in the world; It is also known as a sloth bear. They are hairy, brown or black in color and have a mane around their necks; its snout is long and yellowish, and its nose is highly visible.
Unlike other bears, sloths live in small groups rather than alone. They sleep during the day and forage at night, and their favorite food is insects; they also consume roots, eggs, fruits, and animal remains.
The Asiatic black bear
It is a species declared in danger of extinction, so there is a great follow-up to favor its survival. These bears are black and have a white crescent-shaped patch on their chest.
They live in the mountainous terrain of Asia and spend a lot of time in the trees. They eat fruits, seeds and honey ; they are good hunters and sometimes eat other animals as well. This type of bear adapts easily to variations in its natural environment.
The American Black Bear
Despite its name, the American black bear can also be brown, or even have white spots on its fur. It has a very large head compared to other types of bears.
This animal can move at high speed, has a great appetite and its diet varies depending on the environment and the time of year. It consumes meat from large and small animals, but also fruits, seeds, leaves, and honey. These bears are found primarily in Canada, the United States, and Mexico.
The panda bear
This bear is native to central China. It has been identified as one of the endangered animals, which is why it is permanently monitored by scientists.
Pandas have white fur with black spots and a fairly plump body. Its face is what differentiates it the most from other bears: it is flatter and the snout is smaller.
They eat roots, eggs and small rodents, but the basis of their diet is bamboo. Despite having the digestive system of a carnivore, the panda had to adapt to its habitat and acquire the food of a herbivore.
The grizzly
This type of bear is the most there is in the world. It is found in regions of Asia, Europe, and North America, and its coat can be blond, brown, or even black.
They are solitary and mainly nocturnal animals. They look for a cave to hibernate in the winter months; during this period your heart rate and temperature drop. Their diet is very varied: they eat roots, seeds, fruits, meat and even fish.
