Ursidae (family)
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Jerarquía
Eukaryota (domain) > Animalia (kingdom) > Chordata (phylum) > Vertebrata (subphylum) > Mammalia (class) > Carnivora (order)
Descripción
Family containing nine species in six genera, characterized as being large, short-tailed, having stocky legs, a long snout, shaggy hair, and plantigrade paws with five non-retractile claws. Bears are generally omnivorous, but some bears are entirely carnivorous (like the polar bear ) or vegetarian (like the panda).
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Otros términos
- bears [en]
- bear [en]