Alaska has an estimated 30,000 brown bears statewide. source
Alaska has an estimated 30,000 brown bears statewide.
An estimated 100,000 black bears (Ursus americanus) inhabit Alaska. Statewide, the annual harvest increased steadily between 2003 and 2007, from about 2,500 to 3,250 bears. source
An estimated 100,000 black bears (Ursus americanus) inhabit Alaska. Statewide, the annual harvest increased steadily between 2003 and 2007, from about 2,500 to 3,250 bears.
Adult black bears stand about 29 inches (0.73 m) at the shoulders and measure about 60 inches (1.5 m) from nose to tail. source
Adult black bears stand about 29 inches (0.73 m) at the shoulders and measure about 60 inches (1.5 m) from nose to tail.
The English word "bear" comes from Old English bera and belongs to a family of names for the bear in Germanic languages that originate from an adjective meaning "brown" source
The English word "bear" comes from Old English bera and belongs to a family of names for the bear in Germanic languages that originate from an adjective meaning "brown"
In Alaska, it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited. source
In Alaska, it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited.
Sun bear is a bear found in tropical forest habitats of Southeast Asia.
Bears are able to recycle their proteins and urine, allowing them to both stop urinating for months and stop muscle atrophy. source
Bears are able to recycle their proteins and urine, allowing them to both stop urinating for months and stop muscle atrophy.
Female polar bear goes into hibernation during the cold winter months to give birth to her offspring. source
Female polar bear goes into hibernation during the cold winter months to give birth to her offspring.
Female polar bear loses 15–27% of her pre-hibernation weight and uses stored fats for energy during times of food scarcity, or hibernation. source
Female polar bear loses 15–27% of her pre-hibernation weight and uses stored fats for energy during times of food scarcity, or hibernation.
Pregnant female polar bears significantly increase body mass prior to hibernation. source
Pregnant female polar bears significantly increase body mass prior to hibernation.
Polar bears are known to be left-handed.
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a carnivorous bear whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle. source
The polar bear (Ursus maritimus) is a carnivorous bear whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle.
The polar bear spend most of their time on the sea ice. source
The polar bear spend most of their time on the sea ice.
The polar bear is found in the Arctic Circle and adjacent land masses as far south as Newfoundland. source
The polar bear is found in the Arctic Circle and adjacent land masses as far south as Newfoundland.
The Alaskan Malamute were renowned for their excellent hunting abilities and were used to hunt large predators such as bears. source
The Alaskan Malamute were renowned for their excellent hunting abilities and were used to hunt large predators such as bears.
