The stocky predator is the hero of many legends, fairy tales and works of art. In the religious views of the Slavs, this animal was so much afraid that it was forbidden even to pronounce its name. And so it has come down to our days with a neutral designation of the meaning "the one that knows honey" - a bear.
Bears are one of the most popular animals in the world. The image of a bear adorns the coats of arms and flags of many cities and regions of the world, and since the 19th century this beast has become a political figurative symbol of Russia.
The omnivorous predator is strong and dangerous, but is associated in the minds of people with good nature and gaiety.
The pride of most world zoos is the most beautiful bears in the world that delight visitors. But a meeting with a bear in the wild does not always bring positive emotions.
So, we present to you the most beautiful bears according to most-beauty.ru
1
Spectacled bear
A bear with shaggy black-brown fur got its nickname due to white or yellow circles around the eyes. These rings smoothly connect with a white semicircle on the animal’s neck.
This is the only species of bears that have chosen the South American continent for their habitat. They live high in the mountains and eat plant foods.
2
Baribal (black bear)
A handsome black bear lives in North America from Alaska to the central states of Mexico.
Glamorous pure black fur with a white speck on the head gives the beauty of baribal. Sometimes there are bears with a white spot on the chest.
The Bear Bariba, nicknamed Winnipeg, acquired by the London Zoo in 1914, gave the name to the popular hero of the book Alan Milne Winnie the Pooh.
3
Syrian Brown Bear
A rare species of bears lives in the mountains and highlands of the Middle East. With an original light coat, the Syrian bear is the smallest in a large family of brown bears.
This type of bear is mentioned in the Bible. And during the Second World War, a bear named Wojtek became famous, who unloaded boxes and brought shells to Polish gunners.
Due to mass extermination, the Syrian brown bear has almost disappeared from the face of the Earth and is rarely seen in the wild.
4
Kamchatka brown bear
This beautiful and large bear lives throughout the Kamchatka Peninsula, well, unless you meet him in the highlands and wetlands.
Bears move along centuries-old paths that were laid back in ancient times by their ancestors. In search of food, the Kamchatka bear travels long distances.
Of all the bears, they have a very high level of rational activity. The she-bear transfers the individual accumulated experience to the cubs through the learning process.
5
Kermod (Kermod Bear)
A relative of the North American baribal, the Kermod bear has a white or cream coat color.
These amazing animals live only in the forests of western Canada. The Indians of the American continent have long been revered as a deity. The meeting with him was in awe, and the natives of America called him "Ghost Bear."
6
Grizzly
The terrible predator Grizzly lives mainly in Alaska and the islands adjacent to the peninsula. It can also be found on the west coast of Canada and some US states.
It is noteworthy that George Ord, who gave this beast the nickname Grizzlies (translated as “formidable, terrible”), had never seen this bear in his life.
7
Himalayan bear
White-breasted bear is one of the most beautiful animals on Earth. Among the bears they are distinguished by a beautiful coat color. The coat of the bear is black with the original white collar on the chest.
Unlike its northern relatives, the Himalayan bear spends most of his life on trees. Among the branches, the Himalayan bear gets its own food, and also flees from enemies and annoying insects.
Many people remember this beast in the Soviet cartoon about Mowgli. The editors of most-beauty.ru with nostalgia recalls this cartoon.
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Polar bear
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The majestic and independent inhabitant of the vast expanses of the North, the polar bear is the only predator that tracks and hunts humans.
Thanks to his strength and appearance, he entered the folklore of many peoples of the North. Polar bears have become frequent heroes in films and cartoons.
In 2014, a beautiful polar bear was one of the three symbols of the Sochi Olympics.
9
Little panda
A cute and cute animal belongs to the order of predators, but eats only plant food.
Lesser panda has been known in China since the 13th century, and Europeans saw an unusual animal only at the beginning of the 19th century.
The beauty and unusual behavior of the animal made him the most popular hero of many cartoons.
The creators of the Firefox browser claim that they were inspired to create the logo by the appearance of a small panda, but they could not embody the beauty of the animal in a small drawing.
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Big panda (bamboo bear)
The most beautiful and amazing species of bears on Earth. In addition, the bamboo bear is one of the rarest animals on our planet.
The beauty and attractiveness of the panda gives a black and white color and a peculiar behavior.
This cute animal has long been a hero of the Internet, and videos with pandas are breaking records in terms of views.
In 2016, thanks to a well-thought-out policy for protecting pandas, it was possible to suspend the process of reducing the population of this amazing animal.
Conclusion
Bears, like all animals on planet Earth, are an adornment of nature. Unfortunately, the most beautiful bears are also the rarest species of animals on Earth. Their protection and protection should become an integral part of human activity.
The editors of most-beauty asks you to write in the comments your attitude to these animals. Perhaps you will tell us what other beautiful bears are not included in our list.