Eurasian Brown Bear

Ursus arctos

Not Evaluated
Data Deficient
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct

The Eurasian Brown Bear could once be found throughout Europe and Asia but with diminishing numbers, is now limited to Northern Europe and Russia. Males can weigh an average of 300 kgs, while females are typically half that in size, at around 130 kgs to 220 kgs.

Native Range →	Europe and Asia
Natural Habitat →	Mountain woodland
Diet →	Omnivorous: grass, berries, fungi, insects, nuts, fruit and fish
Life Expectancy →	In the wild: 25-30 years. In a zoo: Up to 40 years
Breeding →	Gestation period: 6-8 months. 1-4 cubs
Group Name →	Sloth / Sleuth
Active Hours →	During the day
Threats →	Loss of habitat, hunting

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Due to essential maintenance works our Eurasian Brown Bears will be off show on Tuesday 4th October 2022.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Please note the Bears will be on show as normal again from Wednesday 5th October 2022.

Fun fact

Eurasian Brown Bears are omnivores, which means they eat just about anything. Their diets consist of meat, fish, berries, honey, nuts, eggs and plants.