Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere. Bears are found on the continents of North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Common characteristics of modern bears include large bodies with stocky legs, long snouts, small rounded ears, shaggy hair, plantigrade paws with five nonretractile claws, and short tails.
While the polar bear is mostly carnivorous, and the giant panda feeds almost entirely on bamboo, the remaining six species are omnivorous with varied diets. With the exception of courting individuals and mothers with their young, bears are typically solitary animals. They may be diurnal or nocturnal and have an excellent sense of smell. Despite their heavy build and awkward gait, they are adept runners, climbers, and swimmers. Bears use shelters, such as caves and logs, as their dens; most species occupy their dens during the winter for a long period of hibernation, up to 100 days.
Bears have been hunted since prehistoric times for their meat and fur; they have been used for bear-baiting and other forms of entertainment, such as being made to dance. With their powerful physical presence, they play a prominent role in the arts, mythology, and other cultural aspects of various human societies. In modern times, bears have come under pressure through encroachment on their habitats and illegal trade in bear parts, including the Asian bile bear market. The IUCN lists six bear species as vulnerable or endangered, and even least concern species, such as the brown bear, are at risk of extirpation in certain countries. The poaching and international trade of these most threatened populations are prohibited, but still ongoing.
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日本、〒506-1432 岐阜県高山市奥飛騨温泉郷一重ヶ根２５３５−９ Map
Okuhida bear pasture (Paddy bear bokujo) is a bear's zoo (theme park, tourist farm) located in Shinchibu hot spring (Okinawa) hot spring resort of Takayama city Gifu prefecture.
"One day, will not you encounter forest bears?" Is a copy of the garden. About 90 birds are kept in the garden together with black bear and brown bear, the entrants can feed and experience, the bears show various poses. This garden is the largest breeding horse breed of Japanese black bear in Japan.
A bear show is held every day in the garden. Also, from spring to autumn you can take a commemorative photo that the visitor interacts with the bear.
※ The garden is open all year round. In addition, please refer to the external link for business details such as business hours and fees.