17,884 observationsLeast Concern
Brown Bear
Ursus arctos
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Mammalia ›Order: Carnivora ›Family: Ursidae ›Genus: Ursus
About
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is the most widely distributed bear and is found across much of northern Eurasia and North America. It is one of the largest living terrestrial members of the order Carnivora, rivaled in body size only by its close cousin, the polar bear (Ursus maritimus), which is much less variable in size and slightly larger on average.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Brown Bear is Ursus arctos.
- Brown Bear belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Brown Bear belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Brown Bear belongs to the class Mammalia.
- Brown Bear belongs to the order Carnivora.
- Brown Bear belongs to the family Ursidae.
- Brown Bear belongs to the genus Ursus.