Cave Bear

Ursus spelaeus

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Mammalia · Carnivora · Ursidae

About

The cave bear is a prehistoric species of bear that lived in Europe and Asia during the Pleistocene and became extinct about 24,000 years ago during the Last Glacial Maximum.

Fun Fact

This reflects the views of experts that cave bears spent more time in caves than the brown bear, frequently using them to hibernate during the winter months.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in Austria, Switzerland, northern Italy, northern Spain, southern France, and Romania, roughly corresponding with the Pyrenees, Alps, and Carpathians.

Diet

Diet of tough materials.

Lifespan

000 years

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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