Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Bears are found on the continents of North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere.
1- Brown Bear
(Ursus arctos)
Status: Least Concern
2- Polar Bear
(Ursus maritimus)
Status: Vulnerable
3- Asian Black Bear
(Ursus thibetanus)
Status: Vulnerable
4- American Black Bear
(Ursus americanus)
Status: Least Concern
5- Sun Bear
(Helarctos malayanus)
Status: Vulnerable
6- Sloth Bear
(Melursus ursinus)
Status: Vulnerable
7- Spectacled Bear
(Tremarctos ornatus)
Status: Vulnerable
8- Giant Panda
(Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
Status: Vulnerable
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