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From dire wolves to giant bears: Meet the North American animals of the ice age
In prehistoric North America, the short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) ruled the land. It was one of the biggest and most powerful predators the world has seen, weighing an immense 900 kilograms and ...
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Using genomic research to save the elusive Andean bear
Endemic to South America, the Andean bear is the last remaining short-faced bear in the world. It is usually found in humid forests and páramos high in the Andes, which run along the entire west coast ...