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Ursus Malayans
Ursus is Latin for bear. It may also refer to: Animals * ''Ursus'' (mammal), a genus of bears People * Ursus of Aosta, 6th-century evangelist * Ursus of Auxerre, 6th-century bishop * Ursus of Solothurn, 3rd-century martyr * Ursus (''praefectus urbi'') of Constantinople in 415-416 * Reimarus Ursus, an astronomer and imperial mathematician to Rudolf II * Ursus, a pen-name of Ambrose Bierce Fictional characters * Ursus, the bodyguard of Ligia, a minor character in the novel ''Quo Vadis'' * Ursus, a character in Victor Hugo's novel ''The Man Who Laughs'' * General Ursus (Planet of the Apes), a character in ''Beneath the Planet of the Apes'' * Ursus (film character), a character in a series of 1960s Italian adventure films Arts * ''Ursus'' (film), 1961 Italian film Science and technology * ''Ursus'' (journal), a scientific journal published by the International Association for Bear Research and Management * Ursus Factory, Polish manufacturer of heavy vehicles ** Ursus A, a se ... [...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] |
