What is Brown bear?
The brown bear, Ursus arctos, occurs in Europe, Asia and North America. Coat color and diet vary across populations.
Traits and way of life
1. Species and identifying features Ursus arctos has a strong shoulder and digging claws. Its coat ranges in shade; local names and subspecies reflect wide variation. 2. Habitat and diet It occupies forests, mountains and tundra edges, eating plants, insects, fish and mammals according to place and season.
Behavior and conservation
3. Behavior and reproduction Adults are usually solitary; mothers raise cubs. Some populations den with reduced metabolism in cold seasons, with timing varying by climate and food. 4. Ecology and conservation Foraging can disperse seeds and remove carrion. Roads and unsecured human food create conflict. Managing waste protects bears and people.