This Country Has Over 400,000 Bears Than Anywhere Else on Earth (And It's Not Antarctica)
Bears are the most fascinating walking creatures on Earth, but don't get swooned by their soft fur and cute smile because these mammals are counted among the most dangerous animals in the world. However, in recent times, their population has declined, as some of them, such as the Polar Bear and the sun bear, are classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Let's know their total population, where they are found, and some interesting facts about them.
Do you know bears have a close connection with seals and walruses? Bears are among the coolest yet most dangerous animals on Earth. You can find these big, heavy mammals all over the world, from the freezing Arctic ice to thick, tropical jungles. However, some bears like brown and black bears are doing well, on the other hand, other bears, like sun bears and polar bears are having a really tough time. The IUCN List actually puts them as "Vulnerable." This means they are at risk of extinction. Why? Because their homes are being destroyed. But do you know where you can find all three bears (black, brown and polar) in the world? If not, then let’s take a look at the countries with the most bears in the world.
Top 10 Countries with the Largest Bear Population In The World
Here is the list of the top 10 countries with the most bears in the world.
| Country | Brown Bears | Black Bears | Polar Bears | Total Bear Count |
| United States | 55,000 | 400,000 | 1,800 | 456,800 |
| Canada | 25,000 | 380,000 | 17,500 | 422,500 |
| Russia | 120,000 | 7,000 | 4,800 | 131,800 |
| China | 1,000 | 28,000 | 0 | 29,000 |
| Japan | 2,200 | 19,000 | 0 | 21,200 |
| Romania | 13,000 | 0 | 0 | 13,000 |
| India | 220 | 7,000 | 0 | 7,220 |
| Greenland | 0 | 0 | 4,400 | 4,400 |
| Norway | 0 | 0 | 3,600 | 3,600 |
| Sweden | 2,800 | 0 | 0 | 2,800 |
The United States has a lot of bears, and most of them live in Alaska. There are about 55,000 brown bears and grizzlies. More than half of them live in Alaska. Second comes Canada, the neighbouring country of US which also has many bears. It is famous for its polar bears too. In fact, nearly 60% of the world's polar bears live in Canada's cold northern areas. Third spot is taken by Russia is a transcontinental country which is home to around 120,000 brown bears. That is double of all the brown bears on Earth. Most of them live in the huge forests of Siberia.
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