A bear is a large mammal of the order Carnivora, family
Ursidae. The adjective, ursine, is used to describe things
of bearlike nature. Common characteristics of bears include
a short tail, excellent senses of smell and hearing, five
un-retractable claws, and long, dense, shaggy fur. Bears
have a large body with powerful limbs. They are capable
of standing up on their hind legs. They have broad paws,
long snouts, and round ears. Their teeth are used for
defense and tools and depend on the diet of the bear.
Their claws are used for ripping, digging, and catching.
Bears live in a variety of habitats from the tropics to
the Arctic and from forests to snowfields. They are mainly
omnivorous, although some have a more specialised diet,
such as polar bears.
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