Brown BearBrown BearUrsus arctosUrsus arctos

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Endangered Species ProjectEndangered Species Project

Natural habitatNatural habitat

Found in Northern North America, Europe Found in Northern North America, Europe and Asiaand Asia

Life characteristicsLife characteristics

Omnivore, it eats both plants and other Omnivore, it eats both plants and other animalsanimals

It can be from 5 to 8 feet long and weigh It can be from 5 to 8 feet long and weigh around 700 poundsaround 700 pounds

It has an average life span of 25 yearsIt has an average life span of 25 years

They dig big dens for winter hibernationThey dig big dens for winter hibernation

They can withstand cold temperaturesThey can withstand cold temperatures

Life characteristicsLife characteristics

A brown bear is a predatorA brown bear is a predator

A female brown bear can reproduce A female brown bear can reproduce between the ages of 5 to 7 years old, while between the ages of 5 to 7 years old, while a male may be a few years latera male may be a few years later

A female can have between 1 and 4 cubs, A female can have between 1 and 4 cubs, but usually 2but usually 2

They have cubs about every 3 yearsThey have cubs about every 3 years

FactsFacts

A brown bear is considered as a loner type A brown bear is considered as a loner type animalanimal

They can reach speeds of 40 mphThey can reach speeds of 40 mph

The largest wild brown bear ever recorded The largest wild brown bear ever recorded weighed 2000 poundsweighed 2000 pounds

StatusStatus

At one time brown bears were on the At one time brown bears were on the endangered species list, but have been endangered species list, but have been moved off that list. moved off that list.

They were endangered because they were They were endangered because they were being over hunted and their habitat was being over hunted and their habitat was being destroyed.being destroyed.

How many are leftHow many are left

There is about 200,000 brown bears left in There is about 200,000 brown bears left in the wild.the wild.

Five Question QuizFive Question Quiz

Is a brown bear a omnivore or a Is a brown bear a omnivore or a carnivore?carnivore?

How fast can a brown bear run?How fast can a brown bear run?

How many are left in the wild?How many are left in the wild?

Is it considered a predator or prey?Is it considered a predator or prey?

How long can they live?How long can they live?