Animals

50 Facts About Bears

26 Despite their slow gait and lumbering appearance, bears are actually quite agile and can run, swim, and climb with ease.

27 The sloth bear got its name because it moves slowly and has long, curved claws that make it look like it’s hanging upside down like a sloth.

28 The sun bear’s scientific name, Helarctos malayanus, means “honey bear” in Greek and Latin.

29 Spirit bears, also known as Kermode bears, are a rare subspecies of the black bear found only in certain areas of British Columbia, Canada.

30 Brown bears are known for their excellent fishing skills and can often be found catching salmon in the wild.

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