©photo of Smokey the Bear II courtesy of Smithsonian Institution
Bears
There are eight species of bears. They live in the Arctic, Europe, Asia, North America, and South America.
All bears have large, sharp claws and teeth. Some are carnivores. Some bears prefer insects, honey or plants. But, they all use their claws and teeth to get their food.
Bears will also use their claws and teeth to protect themselves from danger and most of the time only attack people who get in their way.