Bear trivia quiz and fun facts. Introducing quizzes packed with everything you want to know.
There are many surprising facts and little-known tidbits about bear ecology.
From the massive polar bear, which can reach 3 meters in length and weigh up to 800 kilograms, to the Asiatic black bears and brown bears that live in Japan’s forests.
Bears’ habits, lifestyles, and interactions with humans are full of astonishing discoveries.
With human-bear conflicts rapidly increasing, this is knowledge you’ll want to have now more than ever.
How many can you answer? Enjoy a trivia quiz while deepening your understanding of bears!
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Bear trivia quiz and fun facts. Introducing quizzes packed with things you’ll want to know (1–10)
In which season do brown bears enter their breeding season?
- spring
- summer
- Autumn
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summer
The breeding season of brown bears (Ezo brown bears) mainly falls in the summer, from June to August. During this period, males and females can be observed moving around as pairs. While they become active in spring after waking from hibernation, their breeding season occurs in summer.
Which of the following can be determined from the footprints of a brown bear?
- whether it is an adult male
- What kind of food do they eat?
- Whether it is hibernating
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whether it is an adult male
If the brown bear’s tracks are large, it is likely an adult male. Adult males have larger bodies than females and cubs, so their tracks are bigger. If the front paw is 15 centimeters or wider, it is most often an adult male.
Which of the following is the largest among bears?
- brown bear
- polar bear
- Asian black bear
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polar bear
Polar bears (also called white bears) can reach up to 3 meters in length and weigh between 400 and 600 kilograms. Males can exceed 800 kilograms, making them the largest of all living bear species. Their large bodies help them withstand the Arctic’s extreme cold and periods of hunger, and to store fat.
Bear trivia quiz and fun facts: Introducing a quiz packed with things you’ll want to know (11–20)
From where to where is a bear’s body length measured?
- From the tip of the nose to the base of the tail when standing on all fours
- From the top of the head to the tip of the tail while standing on all fours
- From the top of the head to the tips of the toes while standing on two feet
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From the tip of the nose to the base of the tail when standing on all fours
For mammals like bears, body length is typically measured in a straight line from the tip of the nose (snout) to the base of the tail while the animal is standing on all fours. The tail itself is generally not included in the body length.
How has the number of brown bears living in Hokkaido been changing year by year?
- decreasing year by year
- Not much has changed.
- increasing year by year
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increasing year by year
In recent years, the number of brown bears living in Hokkaido has been on the rise, partly due to conservation efforts and hunting regulations. As a result, sightings of bears venturing into inhabited areas in search of food have increased across Hokkaido, leading to more conflicts with people.
How many species of wild bears live in Japan?
- 1 type
- two types
- three types
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two types
There are two types of wild bears native to Japan: the brown bear (Higuma) and the Asian black bear (Tsukinowaguma). Brown bears live mainly in Hokkaido, while Asian black bears inhabit Honshu and Shikoku. It is said that there are currently no wild bears in Okinawa or Kyushu.
What kind of diet do bears have?
- strictly herbivorous
- Obligate carnivore
- omnivorous
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omnivorous
Bears are omnivorous animals. In other words, they eat a wide range of foods, from plants such as nuts, wild greens, and fruits to animals like fish, small animals, and insects. What they eat varies by season and region, but their omnivorous diet allows them to expand their habitats.