Arctodus - Wikipedia
Arctodus is an extinct genus of short-faced bears that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene (about 2.6 Mya until 12,800 years ago). The two recognized species are the lesser short-faced bear …
The Giant Short-Faced Bear - North American Bear Center
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 about five feet at …
Giant Short-Faced Bears: 3.3-Meter-Tall Pleistocene Predators Were …
Jul 21, 2025 · This giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) lived in the Pleistocene around 2 million years ago and was thought to have stood at over 3.3 meters (11 feet) tall on its hind legs.
12 Mind-Blowing Facts About the Giant Short-Faced Bear That Once …
Apr 13, 2025 · Fossilized remains of the Giant Short-Faced Bear have provided scientists with a wealth of information about this extinct species. These fossils, found across North America, showcase its …
Short-faced Bear | Explore the Ice Age Midwest
The giant short-faced bear was an enormous animal, larger than the modern grizzly or polar bears. It had very long, legs for a bear, and a relatively short body given its height.
The Giant Short-Faced Bear: Facts About This Extinct Animal
Aug 1, 2025 · The giant short-faced bear, Arctodus simus, was an immense mammal that roamed North America during the Ice Age. Its sheer size and adaptations made it a dominant presence in its …
Giant Short-Faced Bear - University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
The Giant Short-Faced Bear (Arctodus simus) was a very large Ice Age bear found throughout North America. This was the largest mammalian land carnivore ever to live in North America, reaching …
Giant Short Faced Bear - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 15, 2015 · Scientists believe it had a keen sense of smell, allowing the bear to catch the scent of dead animals from a great distance. Other bones reveal its skeleton was not designed for fighting, …
Arctodus Simus: A North American Giant - HubPages
Mar 18, 2025 · It is believed that A. simus –or the “giant short-faced bear”--evolved from a population of A. pristinus bears in western North America. While the two species had some overlap in their ranges, …
A Giant Short-Faced Bear Once Stood 11 Feet Tall During the Ice Age
Dec 2, 2024 · Standing at 11 feet on its hind legs, the short-faced bear was the most enormous mammalian carnivore ever to live in North America. These were giants compared to the bears we …