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August Feature: Bears
This fact sheet deals only with the European populations of Brown Bear. At the global level the
species Ursus arctos is not threatened. In Europe, the Brown Bear has been categorized by the
Council of Europe as 'Vulnerable', using the IUCN status categories.12
The Brown Bear is the most widespread of all bears, occurring in Europe, Asia and North
America,6 and in habitats ranging from Arctic tundra to dry deserts. In Europe, the species is
mainly confined to deciduous, coniferous and mixed montane woodlands.6,11 The Brown Bear is
omnivorous but mainly vegetarian, and during the summer and early autumn, berries form the
basis of the bears diet. Prey items are mainly small ground mammals such as mice and marmots,
although larger animals are occasionally taken.
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