Bears are known as one of the most fascinating animals in the world, with so many breeds across the world with completely different attributes, they are super interesting. Many people adore them due to their staggering heights and thick fur which makes them terrifying yet mesmerising to observe. So here are 21 more fun facts about bears!
- There are 8 species of bears found all around the world.
- A bear typically lives up to 25 years in the wild.
- A bear can live up to 50 years when kept in captivity.
- During the winter a bear can hibernate for up to 100 days.
- Bears prefer to eat younger plants, and their diet typically consists of shoots, saplings, seeds and nuts.
- Bears have good taste, which means they have their own preferences when it comes to fish. For example, grizzly bears love salmon.
- Bears are usually surprisingly slow, and they can achieve short bursts of speeds up to 40 km per hour, which is less than the average human.
- Bears have 2 coats of hair making up their fur.
- They have average sight and hearing.
- Bears have a heightened sense of smell, which makes it a lot easier for them to locate and hunt down prey.
- Bears usually stand between 1 to 3 metres tall.
- They have a good sense of memory, and they remember places where they can find lots of food.
- Bears mark their territory by rubbing against trees and other plant life to leave their scent behind.
- Bear pregnancies typically last between 6 to 9 months.
- Baby bears are known as cubs.
- Cubs are born blind, and they usually stay in their den and do not leave for up to 3 months.
- Brown bears are the most violent of all bear types.
- Polar bears spend most of their time by the frozen sea.
- Polar bears like to keep clean, and they wash themselves with water or snow.
- Polar bears don’t actually live in Antarctica, they only live in the Arctic.
- The oldest known polar bear died at the age of 32.
