Eurasian brown bear

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/eurasian-brown-bear

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How heavy is Eurasian brown bear?135-350 kg (300-770 lb), with some individuals exceeding this
2. What is the scientific name?Ursus arctos arctos
3. What is the dietary classification?Omnivore, with a highly opportunistic and seasonal feeding strategy
4. Where can you find Eurasian brown bears?They live in many places like forests, woodlands, mountains, and even steppe areas across Europe and Asia, from the Iberian Peninsula to Siberia.
5. What do Eurasian brown bears eat?They eat many foods: plants, berries, insects, honey, fish, and sometimes small animals or carrion.

Apex Predator: An animal at the top of the food chain with no natural predators in its ecosystem.
Hibernation: A prolonged state of inactivity and reduced metabolic rate during winter to conserve energy.
Habitat Fragmentation: The process by which large, continuous habitats are broken down into smaller, isolated patches.