Ursus spelaeus (extinct species)

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Scope note
Members of an extinct species of very large bear notable for its habit of inhabiting European caves, where its remains are frequently preserved. The cave bear is best known from late Pleistocene cave deposits, although it can be traced back to Late Pliocene times.
Ursus spelaeus
Accepted term: 22-Apr-2024