brown bear
The brown bear is a large species of bear that inhabits the forests of Aetheria. It is one of the largest common types of bear in the world, rivaled only by its northern cousin, the polar bear.
Basic Information
Anatomy
Brown bears have long, thick fur, usually dark brown in color, with a long mane at the back of the neck. In the winter, this fur grows to be very long and dense. A brown bear has a hump above is shoulders, round ears, a long snout with powerful jaws, and heavy front paws with long claws that is uses for digging. Brown bears vary widely in size, depending on the population, but on average they are one of the largest types of common bear, rivaled only by their northern cousin the polar bear. Males tend to be larger than the females.
Dietary Needs and Habits
Brown bears are highly omnivorous, subsisting on a wide variety of plants and fungi in their territory, and even digging for roots and other buried delectables alongside winter carrion in the springtime after they come out of hibernation. During the summer and heading into fall, brown bears turn more carnivorous, feeding primarily on salmon and trout but also snacking on mammals as small as mice or as large as bison.
Additional Information
Perception and Sensory Capabilities
Brown bears have excellent hearing and smell, allowing them to identify not only potential hidden food sources but also other rivals in their territory.
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