Diversity
Bears are a small group of mostly large mammals, with 8 species in 5 genera (Ursus, Tremarctos, Melursus, Helarctos, and Ailuropoda). Although Ursidae is not diverse, species in this family are widespread and culturally significant to human populations throughout their range.
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Author: Phil Myers, Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan
Author: Tanya Dewey, Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
Dewey, T. and P. Myers 2005. "Ursidae" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed April 04, 2012 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Ursidae.html
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