About
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a large omnivorous mammal adapted to a wide range of environments from deserts to the Arctic, including forests, grasslands, mountains, and riverbanks. Although plant matter makes up the majority of its diet, it feeds broadly on fish, insects, the flesh of other mammals, and fruits. It accumulates fat in autumn and endures winter by denning (including giving birth in the den). Generally solitary, its home range can span tens to hundreds of square kilometers, and breeding occurs from spring through summer. Conflicts arise from crop damage and habitat issues with humans, but the species as a whole is classified as Least Concern for conservation.
