Meet the Family
Bear Species
Vulnerable
Polar Bear
Ursus maritimus
The Arctic's apex predator, perfectly adapted to life on the ice.
Arctic CircleLeast Concern
Brown Bear
Ursus arctos
Includes the mighty Grizzly. Found across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Global NorthLeast Concern
American Black Bear
Ursus americanus
The most common bear in North America, excellent climbers.
North AmericaVulnerable
Giant Panda
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Bamboo-eating bears native to the mountain ranges of central China.
ChinaVulnerable
Sun Bear
Helarctos malayanus
The smallest bear, found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Southeast AsiaVulnerable
Sloth Bear
Melursus ursinus
Insect-eating bears with shaggy fur, native to the Indian subcontinent.
India & Sri LankaVulnerable
Spectacled Bear
Tremarctos ornatus
The only bear native to South America, living in the Andes.
South AmericaVulnerable
Asiatic Black Bear
Ursus thibetanus
Known as the Moon Bear for the white crescent on its chest.
Asia