All bears are classified as carnivores, or meat eaters, but they all eat plants to one degree or another. The panda, for example, is almost exclusively a plant eater. The polar bear is almost entirely a carnivore.
There are considered to be eight species of bear.
- The Black Bear [ updated: 10-23-10 ] This bruin is one of the three North American bears. It is common in many states, and although called "black" it can be found in many colors including white.
- The Brown Bear [ updated: 10-23-10 ] Known by various names, such as grizzly or Kodiak, this bear typifies wildness for many people.
- The Polar Bear [ updated: 10-31-10 ]
- The Asiatic Black Bear [ updated: 10-23-10 ]
- The Sloth Bear [ updated: 10-23-10 ]
- The Spectacled Bear [ updated: 10-23-10 ]
- The Sun Bear [ updated: 10-23-10 ]
- The Giant Panda Bear [ updated: 10-23-10 ] A black and white bear native to China.