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What are the Closest Relatives to Bears?

Bears are a family of mammals known as Ursidae, which includes eight living species, all of which are classified as carnivores. These eight species are further divided into three subfamilies: Ursinae (brown bears, black bears, polar bears, and Asian black bears), Tremarctinae (spectacled bear), and Ailuropodinae (giant panda). Despite their unique physical and behavioral characteristics, […]

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