American black bears are widespread across North America, inhabiting forests, swamps, and mountains. They are adaptable omnivores and excellent tree climbers.
Spectacled bears, or Andean bears, are native to the Andes Mountains. They are the only bear species in South America, named for the distinctive markings around their eyes.
Giant pandas live in the mountainous regions of central China. Known for their distinctive black-and-white fur, they primarily eat bamboo and are a symbol of conservation.
Grizzly bears, a subspecies of brown bears, are found in North America’s forests and mountains. Known for their strength, they are omnivores with diets ranging from berries to salmon.
Himalayan brown bears live in the mountainous regions of the Himalayas. They are critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching for their fur and body parts.
Kodiak bears reside on the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska. These large brown bears are isolated from other species, thriving in the island's rich ecosystem.
Polar bears inhabit the Arctic Circle, primarily on sea ice. They are expert hunters of seals but face critical threats from climate change and melting ice habitats.
Sloth bears inhabit the forests of the Indian subcontinent. They have shaggy fur and a diet mainly of termites and ants, using their long claws to dig into nests.
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