BROWN BEAR (URSUS ARCTOS)

CHARACTERISTICS

• Size: 5 - 8 ft in length
• Weight: 440 - 800 lbs
• Color: Although generally dark brown, their color varies from where they live

Range: Brown bears can be found in the far north eastern part of the U.S.

DIET

• Brown bears are omnivores, but their diet changes depending what season it is. Some examples are apples, berries, fish, roots, insects, reptiles, and mammals.

LIFE SPAN

• In the wild, brown bears can live up to 20 - 30 years

REPRODUCTION

• Mating season: May to July
• Gestation: 180 - 266 days
• They give birth to 2 - 3 cubs

BEHAVIOUR

• They use many ways to communicate such as clawing at trees, body language, making noises, and using their scent

INTERESTING FACTS

• They can run as fast as horses (40 mph)
• Nearly 50% of brown bears cubs die before they are 1 year old

SOURCES

• www.worldwildlife.org
• kids.nationalgeographic.com
• animals.nationalgeographic.com
• wwf.panda.org
• http://animals.pawnation.com