The 8 Species Of Bear In The World
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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Bears are mammals that live in a variety of habitats in North and South America, Europe, and Asia. There are 8 species of bear
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The North American black bear is large, and shaggy with a short tail, broad head, and small eyes
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The Asiatic black bear is a medium-sized bear species. It is also known as the moon bear, white-chested bear, and Himalayan black bear
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Brown bears are large with a shoulder hump, long claws, and a dish-shaped face. They are also known as grizzly bears
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The giant panda is a bear species that is black and white in colour. It is native to China and is known for its love of bamboo
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The polar bear is distinguished among other bear species due to its predominantly white fur, large size, and adaptations specifically for Arctic environments
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The sloth bear has shaggy fur, a long muzzle, and long claws. It's native to the Indian subcontinent and is also known as the Indian bear
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The spectacled bear has a shaggy coat that's usually black or dark brown, and has distinctive markings around its eyes, neck, and chest
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The sun bear is the smallest of all, known for its short, black fur with a distinctive crescent-shaped golden patch on its chest
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