European Brown Bear

The brown bear in Europe, according to scientists, is the same as in North American brown bear, also known as grizzly bear. But they have eat different food and have some different behaviour as well. Brown bears are opportunists and actually eat what is available.

The brown bear's Latin name is ursus arctos. the brown bear is called the widest range of all bear species in the world. 

Remarkably, the brown bear comes in various colours. It can be as good as black, but also almost white. Which makes it sometimes difficult to recognise them. But they are much larger than a black bear.

Brown bears eat everything. Many people think they only eat meat or, for example, fish such as salmon. But these animals also eat berries in the spring, for example. And even leaves. Although they also hunt young animals, birds and more. They are opportunists; if their food is readily available, they do it.

You can see these dangerous animals in various places in Europe. Such as in the forests of Finland, but also the Pyrenean mountains, in various places in Italy and rugged Slovenia.

Including numerous well-known national parks, where encounters with these predators are common. And it is the reason why many travellers want to see this very animal. So keep your eyes open when you go hiking.

The brown bear can also be found in small patches in China, Pakistan, Japan and Iran. Most of the animals live in secluded areas, mostly away from people.