1.) Some bears are omnivores – which means they eat meat ,plants and fruit.

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2.) There are only 8 bear species

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3.) Bears have an amazing sense of smell- even better than a dog’s

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4.) In winter, bears hibernate- they don’t eat or drink for a while but instead sleep- in dens which can be in a cave, hollow log or a dent in a hill.

Credits: Smithsonian Magazine

5.) Bears are incredible swimmers

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