There are two recognized species: the lesser short-faced bear (Arctodus pristinus) and the giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus). Of these species, A. simus was larger, is known from more …

Dec 4, 2022 · The short-faced bear, belonging to the subfamily Tremarctinae, is an extinct bear species that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene epoch.

Also called the bulldog bear, the giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) was undoubtedly the fastest running bear that ever lived. Rangier and longer legged than any bear today, it was …

The Tremarctinae or short-faced bears is a subfamily of Ursidae that contains one living representative, the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus) of South America, and several …

May 27, 2024 · Ancient bears are some of the most fascinating creatures of the prehistoric world, and the North American Short-faced Bear was also one of the largest. While they are known …

Nov 9, 2024 · Alleged Short-faced Bear sightings have led some to believe this massive, prehistoric bear is still alive. Is Arctodus Simus really extinct?

May 27, 2024 · These bears were possibly the largest mammalian land predators ever. The Arctodus is an extinct member of the bear genus. It’s also known as the North American short …

May 27, 2024 · Arctotherium is an extinct genus of big short-faced bears that first evolved millions of years ago and lived until the end of the last Ice Age. It is difficult to reach definitive …

Apr 15, 2015 · The skull of the Giant Short Faced Bear, with a large opening where its nose was, reveals that this bear had a lot of nasal tissue. Scientists believe it had a keen sense of smell, …