Where Do Polar Bears Live? 19 Subpopulations
Polar bears live in five Arctic nations across 19 subpopulations. Current estimate: 22,000-31,000. Regional breakdown, trends, and why they skip the North Pole.
April 2026
December 2024
Grizzly Bear Range: Distribution and Recovery Efforts
Alaska has ~30,000 grizzlies. Canada ~20,000. The Lower 48 holds only ~2,000 across 6 recovery ecosystems. Full range breakdown with maps and trends.
November 2024
European Brown Bear: Distribution Across Key Regions
Romania holds 6,000+ brown bears, Europe's largest population. Full breakdown of brown bear range across 22 European countries with current numbers and trends.
Sun Bear Range: Tropical Forests of Southeast Asia
Sun bears inhabit lowland tropical forest across 11 SE Asian countries from Bangladesh to Borneo. Range, populations, and the deforestation pressure.
Spectacled Bear Range: Habitat Across Six Countries
Spectacled bears (Andean bears) live in cloud forests across six countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and far northern Argentina.
Black Bear Habitat: Ranging Across North America
American black bears range across 41 US states, 11 Canadian provinces, and Mexican mountains. Population: 600,000-800,000. The largest bear population in NA.