Brown bear
(Ursus arctos) The brown bear is a forest-dwelling animal that lives in the coniferous forest regions of Northern Europe, Asia, and North America, where it is known as the grizzly in certain areas. The Swedish bear population of a few thousand animals is slowly increasing despite a general hunt for the species. The bear is a so-called plantigrade, meaning it walks on the entire sole of its foot, just like we do.
Belongs to
Order Carnivora
Family
Bears (Ursidae)
Weight
Up to 350 kg (males in Sweden), up to 160 kg (females in Sweden)
Lifespan
20 – 30 years
Mating season
Occurs in May-June
Gestation period
7-8 months, but the actual fetal development is 2-3 months, known as delayed implantation.
Young
1-3 cubs (sometimes 4 or 5) are usually born in January in the den during winter hibernation.
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Learn more about the brown bear’s daily life, habits, and life in the wild
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