Arctodus

Extinct genus of bears

Arctodus

Arctodus is an extinct genus of short-faced bears that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene (about 2.58 Mya until 12,800 years ago). The two recognized species are the lesser short-faced bear (Arctodus pristinus) and the giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus). Of these species, A. simus was larger, is known from more complete remains, and is considered one of the best-known members of North America's extinct Ice Age megafauna.

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