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Bear Island (Maine)
Bear Island is an island located in Maine, United States. It is one of the five islands of the Town of Cranberry Isles, Maine, Cranberry Isles. The island is located just off Northeast Harbor, Maine, Northeast Harbor and south of Mount Desert Island. Bear Island Light sits on the western end of the island. It was built in 1889 and staffed until 1981. The lighthouse is now a private aid to navigation and a private residence. The rest of the island has belonged to the Dunbar family since 1884 (or 1886), after it was bought by Harvard professor Charles Franklin Dunbar, Charles F. Dunbar. References * * * * Islands of Hancock County, Maine Islands of Maine Coastal islands of Maine {{Maine-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Bears are carnivoran mammals of the family (biology), 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 diurnality, diurnal or nocturnal and have an excellent sense of smell. Despite their heavy build and awkward gait, they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
