Bear

A bear is a large mammal of the order Carnivora, family Ursidae.

• [American black bear]?
• [Asiatic black bear]?
• Brown bear
• Giant panda
• Polar bear
• [Sloth bear]?
• [Spectacled bear]?
• [Sun bear]?

There has been much discussion as to whether the giant panda belongs in the bear or raccoon? family. The pandas are closely related to both. Recent DNA analysis seems to indicate that the giant panda is closer related to the bear and the [red panda]? is more closely related to the racoon.