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Why are bears carnivores?

Updated: 10/8/2023
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Bears are actually not carnivorous, despite having the teeth and jaw structure for doing so. They are omnivorous animals, making a meal out of everything from grass, berries, flowers, grubs and seeds to fish, venison, moose, rodents, etc.

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Yes! Anything that eats meat is a carnivore (a carnivorous animal).

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Because there is not much plant life to be had in the Arctic region.

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Bears are actually omnivores as they eat both plants and animals.

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No, pandas aren't

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Because plant do not survive in these extrene conditions.

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