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Behr (other)
Behr is a given name and surname that derives from the German ''Bär'' (''bear''). Older forms of the name, ''Bela'' and ''Belo'' (related to the old High German ''Belo''), occur in the Memorbuch. The diminutive forms ''Baeril'' ''(Berel)'' and ''Baerush'' ''(Berush)'' are used among Polish and Russian Jews. An additional origin of the name is from Middle Dutch ''baer'' meaning ''naked'' or ''bare'', possibly indicating someone who wore rags. Given name * Behr Perlhefter (1650–1713), Jewish scholar and rabbi Surname * Barbara Behr, photographer, film director and magazine editor * Bernd Behr (born 1976), German artist * Bill Behr (1919–1997), American professional basketball player * Bram Behr (1951–1982), Surinamese journalist * Carel Jacobus Behr (1812–1895), Dutch painter, watercolorist and draftsman * Carl Behr (1874–1943), German ophthalmologist * Carlos Boloña Behr (1950–2018), Peruvian politician * Christoph Behr (born 1989), German footballer * Dani Beh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bear
Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family Ursidae. They are classified as caniforms, or doglike carnivorans. Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere. Bears are found on the continents of North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Common characteristics of modern bears include large bodies with stocky legs, long snouts, small rounded ears, shaggy hair, plantigrade paws with five nonretractile claws, and short tails. While the polar bear is mostly carnivorous, and the giant panda feeds almost entirely on bamboo, the remaining six species are omnivorous with varied diets. With the exception of courting individuals and mothers with their young, bears are typically solitary animals. They may be diurnal or nocturnal and have an excellent sense of smell. Despite their heavy build and awkward gait, they are adept runners, cli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
