Mammal
Giant Panda
The bamboo-eating bear of China's mountains
Family Ursidae
Ursidae is a taxonomic family in the order Carnivora, class Mammalia. Global Animal Guide profiles 8 of its members: Giant Panda, Brown Bear, Polar Bear and 5 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Ursidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Panda Ailuropoda melanoleuca | 120 kg | 1.8 m | 32 km/h | 20 yrs | Asia | Vulnerable |
| Brown Bear Ursus arctos | 350 kg | 2.8 m | 56 km/h | 25 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia | Least Concern |
| Polar Bear Ursus maritimus | 700 kg | 3 m | 40 km/h | 25 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia | Vulnerable |
| Grizzly Bear Ursus arctos horribilis | 360 kg | 2 m | 56 km/h | 25 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| American Black Bear Ursus americanus | 150 kg | 1.8 m | 48 km/h | 25 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| Sun Bear Helarctos malayanus | 45 kg | 1.4 m | 30 km/h | 25 yrs | Asia | Vulnerable |
| Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus | 90 kg | 1.7 m | 40 km/h | 25 yrs | Asia | Vulnerable |
| Spectacled Bear Tremarctos ornatus | 100 kg | 1.8 m | 35 km/h | 25 yrs | South America | Vulnerable |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Mammal
Brown Bear
The widespread bear of the Northern Hemisphere
Mammal
Polar Bear
The largest land carnivore, ruler of the Arctic
Mammal
Grizzly Bear
North America's iconic brown bear
Mammal
American Black Bear
North America's adaptable forest bear
Mammal
Sun Bear
The smallest bear of Southeast Asia's rainforests
Mammal
Sloth Bear
India's shaggy insect-eating bear
Mammal
Spectacled Bear
The only bear native to South America