It is widely distributed in the forest zone of Europe and Asia. In the TRANS-Baikal territory, it lives in taiga areas. It feeds on green parts of plants, forest berries, pine nuts, cherry fruits, insects, small vertebrates. During the period of starvation, it can attack livestock. Mating occurs in June – July. The female is about 7 months pregnant. Cubs (usually 2-3) are born blind in December-February, when the female is in the den. Lactation lasts about 5 months. The cubs live with the female for more than a year. Sexual maturity occurs at the 3rd year of life. Life expectancy is 30-40 years. From November to March, he falls into a shallow sleep. The fur value is small. Fat and bile used in folk medicine are valued.
Brown bear in the Trans-Baikal territory
The brown bear is the largest predator of the Siberian forest. The body length is more than 2 m, the height at the withers is up to 1.35 m, the average weight is 150-250 kg. The body is massive, powerful limbs with strongly hairy soles and large slightly bent claws of brown color.
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Brown bear in the Trans-Baikal territory
The brown bear is the largest predator of the Siberian forest. The body length is more than 2 m, the height at the withers is up to 1.35 m, the average weight is 150-250 kg. The body is massive, powerful limbs with strongly hairy soles and large slightly bent claws of brown color.
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