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Ursidae
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Definition
: The family of carnivorous or omnivorous bears, having massive bodies, coarse heavy fur, relatively short limbs, and almost rudimentary tails.
note X refs PANDAS, GIANT and PANDAS, GREATER: PANDAS, LESSER see PROCYONIDAE is also available
Other names
Ursus; Tremarctos; Spectacled Bear; Polar Bears; Pandas, Greater; Pandas, Giant; Grizzly Bears; Giant Pandas; Black Bears; Bears; Ailuropoda; Spectacled Bears; Polar Bear; Panda, Greater; Panda, Giant; Grizzly Bear; Greater Pandas; Greater Panda; Giant Panda; Black Bear