Though there are different types of bear, all bear species have similarities. They all have stocky, fur-covered bodies; short legs; and a round head with a long snout. Whether the word "bear ...

The sloth bear has shaggy fur, a long muzzle, and long claws. It's native to the Indian subcontinent and is also known as the Indian bear ...

Click through the following gallery and find out more about the eight different bear species of the world, and how to stay safe around one. You may also like: ...

These species—the Sloth Bear, Asiatic Black Bear, Himalayan Brown Bear, and Sun Bear—represent a fascinating slice of India’s ...

The great white polar bear is the youngest and largest of the world's bear species — a mighty hunter and fierce defender of its young that's among the world's most vulnerable animals. Two-thirds of ...

A new study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that climate change's effect on the bear species' habitats has also affected the animals' mating behaviors.

For instance, more than half of the total reported occurrences of cannibalism were in polar bears, which are the most carnivorous and predatory bear species—but also the easiest species to spot while ...

The Sloth Bear is perhaps the most iconic and widespread bear species in India, endemic to the Indian subcontinent. If you are familiar with The Jungle Book, you know the lovable character Baloo.