The brown bear is one of the largest land predators. The head of the animal is heavy, the lips, like the nose, are black, the eyes are small, deep-set. The tail is very short, completely hidden in the fur. Claws are long, up to 10 cm, especially on the front legs, but slightly curved.

Social behavior

Brown bears are sedentary, although they can make seasonal migrations to places with an abundance of food. Each individual plot occupied by one animal can cover an area of up to several tens of square meters. km. The areas of males and females overlap. There are places within the site where the animal usually feeds, where it finds temporary shelters or lays in a den.

Reproduction

The cubs are born in a lair in January, weigh only about 500 g, are covered with sparse fur, with closed eyes and ears. The ear holes of the cubs are outlined by the end of the second week, after another 2 weeks the eyes open. All their first 2 months of life, they lie close to the mother, moving very little. Usually 2 bear cubs are born.

Species and people

Currently, the brown bear is not threatened with extinction, with the exception of some subspecies that live in Western Europe and Southwestern North America. In these places, animals are protected by law. Limited hunting is allowed in places where the animals are numerous.

Interesting Facts

About the senses - the brown bear has the best developed sense of smell, hearing is weaker, and vision is poor.

In lean years, in search of forage lands, a bear can walk 200-300 km.