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| − | [[ | + | :''This article is about the species. For other uses of this term, see [[Bear (disambiguation)]].'' |
| − | '''Bears''' are | + | [[File:Harvest.jpg|right|thumb|[[Harvest]], a fictional '''bear''' character in [[Extinctioners]]]] |
| + | '''Bears''' are [[W:Carnivora|carnivoran]] [[mammal]]s belonging to the '''Ursidae''' family which are classified as [[W: Caniformia|caniforms]] ('''doglike carnivorans'''). The adjective ''' ursine ''' is used to describe things of a bear-like nature. The collective noun for a group of bears is a '''sleuth'''. | ||
==Types of bears== | ==Types of bears== | ||
| − | There are | + | [[File:Wikipolame.png|right|thumb|A Polar Bear character]] |
| + | There are eight extant species of bears and many extinct species, including: | ||
*American black bear | *American black bear | ||
*Asiatic black bear | *Asiatic black bear | ||
*Brown bear | *Brown bear | ||
| + | *Marsican brown bear | ||
*Sloth bear | *Sloth bear | ||
| − | *Cave | + | *Cave bear (Extinct) |
*Florida cave bear | *Florida cave bear | ||
*[[Were]]bear | *[[Were]]bear | ||
| − | *Short | + | *Short-faced bear (Extinct) |
| − | * | + | *Spectacled bear |
| + | *Polar bear | ||
*Sun bear | *Sun bear | ||
*[[Giant panda]] (which used to be considered a close relative of the [[raccoon]] family) | *[[Giant panda]] (which used to be considered a close relative of the [[raccoon]] family) | ||
| + | *Grolar, Pizzly bear or Nanulak ([[Hybrid]] animal resulting from mating of a Grizzly bear and a Polar bear) | ||
==Bears and furry == | ==Bears and furry == | ||
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Bears are rather uncommon in modern furry culture, compared to their mythological importance. Bear fursonas are commonly adopted by large individuals (often [[Fat furs|with size fetishes]]) or Native American furries. | Bears are rather uncommon in modern furry culture, compared to their mythological importance. Bear fursonas are commonly adopted by large individuals (often [[Fat furs|with size fetishes]]) or Native American furries. | ||
| − | [[Anthropomorphic]] bears are common in artwork and literature. One of the most famous anthropomorphic bears in the world is [[Winnie the Pooh]]. Other examples include [[Wikipedia:The Story of the Three Bears|Goldilocks and the Three Bears]], as well as the popular children's series [[ | + | [[Anthropomorphic]] bears are common in artwork and literature. One of the most famous anthropomorphic bears in the world is [[Winnie the Pooh]]. Other examples include [[Wikipedia:The Story of the Three Bears|Goldilocks and the Three Bears]], as well as the popular children's series [[Berenstain Bears]]. |
| − | Furry fans of [[transformation]] and animal [[totem]]s enjoy the movie ''[[Brother Bear]]'', in which an [[Wikipedia:Inuit|Inuit]] | + | Furry fans of [[transformation]] and animal [[totem]]s enjoy the movie ''[[Brother Bear]]'', in which an [[Wikipedia:Inuit|Inuit]] man, Kenai must deal with transforming into the animal he hates the most -- a bear -- while simultaneously gaining an unwanted 'brother'. |
Bears are the most common commercial plushies, marketed as the [[teddy bear]]. | Bears are the most common commercial plushies, marketed as the [[teddy bear]]. | ||
| − | Fictional species of Bear include the Cave Bear in [[Dungeons & Dragons]] | + | Fictional species of Bear include the Cave Bear in [[Dungeons & Dragons]]. |
* Illiop, a fictional species best known to the public through Ken Forsse's character [[Wikipedia:Teddy Ruxpin|Teddy Ruxpin]] | * Illiop, a fictional species best known to the public through Ken Forsse's character [[Wikipedia:Teddy Ruxpin|Teddy Ruxpin]] | ||
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[[Polar Bear's Café]] | [[Polar Bear's Café]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | + | * [[:Category:Bear characters|Bear characters]] | |
| + | * [[W:Bear|Bear]] on [[Wikipedia]] | ||
* [[W:Teddy bear|Teddy bear]] on [[Wikipedia]] | * [[W:Teddy bear|Teddy bear]] on [[Wikipedia]] | ||
| − | * | + | ==External links== |
| − | * [ | + | * [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BearFurries/ BearFurries] on [[Yahoo! Groups]] |
| + | * [https://bears.org/ The Bear Website] | ||
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[[Category:Mammal species]] | [[Category:Mammal species]] | ||
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[[ru:Медведи]] | [[ru:Медведи]] | ||
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- This article is about the species. For other uses of this term, see Bear (disambiguation).
Bears are carnivoran mammals belonging to the Ursidae family which are classified as caniforms (doglike carnivorans). The adjective ursine is used to describe things of a bear-like nature. The collective noun for a group of bears is a sleuth.
Types of bears[edit]
There are eight extant species of bears and many extinct species, including:
- American black bear
- Asiatic black bear
- Brown bear
- Marsican brown bear
- Sloth bear
- Cave bear (Extinct)
- Florida cave bear
- Werebear
- Short-faced bear (Extinct)
- Spectacled bear
- Polar bear
- Sun bear
- Giant panda (which used to be considered a close relative of the raccoon family)
- Grolar, Pizzly bear or Nanulak (Hybrid animal resulting from mating of a Grizzly bear and a Polar bear)
Bears and furry[edit]
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Bears are rather uncommon in modern furry culture, compared to their mythological importance. Bear fursonas are commonly adopted by large individuals (often with size fetishes) or Native American furries.
Anthropomorphic bears are common in artwork and literature. One of the most famous anthropomorphic bears in the world is Winnie the Pooh. Other examples include Goldilocks and the Three Bears, as well as the popular children's series Berenstain Bears.
Furry fans of transformation and animal totems enjoy the movie Brother Bear, in which an Inuit man, Kenai must deal with transforming into the animal he hates the most -- a bear -- while simultaneously gaining an unwanted 'brother'.
Bears are the most common commercial plushies, marketed as the teddy bear.
Fictional species of Bear include the Cave Bear in Dungeons & Dragons.
- Illiop, a fictional species best known to the public through Ken Forsse's character Teddy Ruxpin
Smokey Bear is a mascot that promotes prevention of forest fires.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
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