25 Bear Coloring Pages - Free!

Bears are very interesting animals that live in various parts of the world. They live in mountains and forests. However, this is not the most striking thing about bears.

They are very heavy animals; they can weigh up to 780 kilos. That is a lot! This can vary, because they are animals that hibernate for a long time during winter, so in autumn they have to eat a lot.

One of the most common species is the brown bear, but there are other very famous ones. For example, the popular panda bear, or the polar bear that lives in the Arctic. There is the Tibetan bear and many more, do you remember another one?

We want to teach you much more about these creatures, which is why, if you color bears, you will come across fun facts that will broaden your knowledge. So while having fun coloring, you will learn much more. Give it a try!

You will surely be surprised when you read all the facts we bring for you. So don't hesitate, let your imagination fill these bear coloring pages with color. They are waiting for you!

1. Bears are omnivorous mammals. That means they can feed on anything, like meat, insects, fruits, or roots.
2. Unlike other bear species, the polar bear feeds on meat most of the time, due to the scarcity of other foods.
3. Bears belong to the ursid family, and are classified into eight types of bears: pandas, polar, brown, black, spectacled, among others.
4. The giant panda is a species of bear that lives in China. It has a beautiful contrast of colors between black and white.
5. The giant panda of China has an almost exclusive diet of bamboo. It is its favorite food!
6. Bears shelter in caves and logs, but most use them in winter.
7. Bears are animals that are hunted to use their hides, as well as their meat.
8. When brown bears become adults they reach the top of the food chain, being able to feed on anything, that is, any plant or animal they prefer.
9. Bears have no natural predators, but for years humans have hunted them for various reasons: food, clothing, and sport hunting.
10. Bears are considered one of the largest animals in the world, since they can measure up to 2.80 meters. Almost twice a human!
11. The smallest bear that exists is the Sun Bear, from Asia. It measures around 1.20 to 1.50 meters long.
12. Polar bears can communicate using only their feet. This is because they leave a chemical trail with each step. It is very strange!
13. Bears are solitary animals, although females live with their cubs.
14. During hibernation, bears do not carry out any kind of activity, and their heartbeats decrease to almost half.
15. Brown bears, although they can eat animals like moose or fish, prefer dried fruits.
16. The giant panda bear, native to China, is in danger of extinction because its habitat is being destroyed. Sad, isn't it?
17. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, only two bear species are not in danger of extinction.
18. The polar bear is the largest bear species. They can grow to measure between 2.4 and 3 meters.
19. Bears' teeth are adapted to eat vegetables. In the case of polar bears, which are carnivores, they are adapted to eat meat, since in their habitat there are almost no plants.
20. Female polar bears have a gestation period of between 7 and 9 months, and have up to two cubs per litter.
21. During hibernation female bears give birth in their dens. When spring arrives, the cubs are already bigger and can go out to look for food.
22. Female bears are very overprotective of their cubs, so they can attack humans if they consider them dangerous.
23. Bears' sense of sight is not very developed, so they make up for it with excellent hearing.
24. Polar bears can run very fast, reaching speeds of up to 40 km per hour.
25. The spectacled bear (or Andean bear) is the only bear native to South America. It lives in the Andes and is recognized by the light markings around its eyes. It is also in danger of extinction.