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Name the bears!

Can you name all 8 species in the family Ursidae?
Only living species
Common names, not scientific names
Does not include "bears" not related to true bears, such as Koalas
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Last updated: August 19, 2023
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First submittedAugust 19, 2023
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This iconic Asian bear has a bony "thumb" for grasping food
Giant panda
The only bear species native to South America. The British children's character Paddington is a member of this species
Spectacled bear
This South Asian bear has the longest tail of any bear and has a shaggy, unkempt appearance
Sloth bear
Despite being the smallest bear, this species from South-East Asia has the longest tongue of any bear
Sun bear
The population of this North American species is estimated to be twice that of all other bears combined
American black bear
This Asian relative of the above species is sometimes known as the moon bear due to its white or cream-coloured chest marking
Asian black bear
Found across Europe, Asia and North America, this bear has many subspecies such as the Eurasian, Himalayan and Kodiak bears
Brown bear
While most bears are omnivores, this Northern species is a hypercarnivore, having a diet made up of over 90% meat
Polar bear
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