Bär
[Genus: Béara]
A bär (/bɛəɹ/), genus Béara, is a large four-legged carnivore found in a wide variety of habitats throughout both continents. It has a very large body covered in shaggy hair, with a short tail and short, stocky legs. Its large head features a long snout, close-set eyes and small round ears. The Bär has plantigrade paws with nonretractile claws and walks primarily on all fours, although it can stand and walk on its hind legs for limited periods of time.
Bärs are typically solitary animals, with the most notable exception being mothers and their young. They have an exceptionally well developed sense of smell and may hunt both at night and during the day, depending upon their habitat. Despite their large size and awkward stride, bärs are extremely fast runners, and proficient at climbing and swimming as well. They create dens in small enclosures such as caves and hollows, in which they typically spend long periods of time hibernating during the winter.
Archaeological evidence indicates bärs have been hunted since prehistoric times, both for their meat and for their fur. Since at least the Middle Age, and perhaps earlier, bärs have also been hunted for sport and considered prized trophies due to their great size, strength and ferocity. They have played a prominent role throughout history in art, folklore, religion and many other aspects of human culture. Bärs have also been abused for many centuries as part of such public entertainment spectacles as bär-baiting and traveling "dancing bär" shows.
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Bär
Genus: BéaraANIMAL SPECIES
Western Black Bär
Scientific Classification
Kingdom:
Ainiví
Phylum:
Corda
Class:
Mamacha
Order:
Feoiliteoira
Family:
Béaracosúla
Genus:
Béara
Species:
B. béaraitha
B. oirthearach
B. sléibhe
B. uachais
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