Family Ursidae

The Ursidae family contains the largest terrestrial predators of any species. Species in this family are opportunistic and omnivorous. Habitat types utilized by ursids are varied.

The Ursidae family

have poorly developed visual and auditory sense, when compared to other members of the order Carnivora.
rely primarily on strongly developed olfactory senses.
are generally able to sprint quickly, though they tend to have robust physiques.

References Dewey, T. and P. Myers. 2000. "Ursidae" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. <http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Ursidae.html>. Accessed October 28, 2009.

Forsyth, A. 1985. Mammals of the Canadian Wild. Camden House Publishing, Camden, Ontario.

Note: The species listed within this family only represent species for which the Hubbard Collection has specimens. It does not represent all existing species within this family.