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Grizzly bear in Jasper National Park, western Alberta, Canada.
Bears are primarily animals of northern temperate regions and are found farther north than any other mammal. Their distribution across the globe is as follows:1
- North America: Home to the American black bear, the brown bear (including grizzlies), and the polar bear.123
- Europe and Asia: Inhabited by various populations of brown bears and Asiatic black bears.23
- Arctic: The polar bear is found throughout the Arctic region, frequently roaming on sea ice.14
- South America: The spectacled bear of the Andes Mountains is the only bear species that lives south of the Equator.1
Bears are entirely absent from Australia and Africa. While they are highly adaptable, their populations are increasingly threatened by global warming, habitat loss, and human activity.1423