Cave bear
Ursus spelaeus
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Mammalomnivore
The cave bear was a massive bear that roamed Europe and Asia long before humans built cities. These shaggy giants vanished around 24,000 years ago when ice sheets dominated the world.
- Disappeared during Earth's last major ice age.
- Ranged across two continents during the Pleistocene.
- Shared caves with early humans and hyenas.
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Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Mammal
- Scientific name
- Ursus spelaeus
- Habitat
- Cave, Forest, Mountain
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- giant
