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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Polar bear (Ursus maritimus)

Brown bear (Ursus arctos)
One of the largest carnivores on Earth, the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is perhaps the most archetypal of all bear species; indeed the genus... More 74 Images 10 Videos
American black bear (Ursus americanus)
With a population double that of all other bear species combined, the American black bear is by far the most common member of the bear... More 48 Images 7 Videos
Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus)
This Asiatic bear has a similar appearance to its better-known American relative (the American black bear, Ursus americanus) with a stocky... More 35 Images 4 Videos
Gobi bear (Ursus arctos gobiensis)
This subspecies of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a shy and elusive resident of the Gobi desert in Mongolia. Brown bears... More 1 Image 3 Videos
Apennine brown bear (Ursus arctos marsicanus)
Information on the Apennine brown bear is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Malayan sun bear (Helarctos malayanus)
The smallest of the world’s eight living bear species, the Malayan sun bear has short, sleek fur which is usually black but can range from... More 13 Images 8 Videos
Spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus)
The second largest terrestrial mammal in South America and the only bear species to occur there, the spectacled bear is named for the white... More 37 Images 11 Videos
Giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca)
The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) is universally admired for its appealing markings and seemingly gentle demeanour. A member of the... More 75 Images 19 Videos
Sloth bear (Melursus ursinus)
The small sloth bear is unique amongst the bears, as insects are its main food source. It has a long, shaggy, coat with particularly long... More 13 Images 7 Videos
Javan leopard (Panthera pardus melas)
Information on the Javan leopard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Leopard (Panthera pardus)
Distinguished by its exceptionally beautiful, black-spotted coat, the leopard (Panthera pardus) is also recognised for its supreme stealth... More 81 Images 4 Videos
Mountain coati (Nasuella olivacea)
Information on the mountain coati is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
South American fur seal (Arctocephalus australis )
The South American fur seal is a relatively stocky fur seal with a moderately long, flat-topped, pointed muzzle, a noticeable forehead... More 22 Images 1 Video
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact... More 59 Images 12 Videos
Malabar civet (Viverra civettina)
Information on the Malabar civet (Viverra civettina) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Sulawesi palm civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii)
Information on the Sulawesi palm civet (Macrogalidia musschenbroekii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos
Tiger (Panthera tigris)
One of the largest of the 'big cats', the tiger (Panthera tigris) is an instantly recognisable animal and an iconic symbol of conservation... More 157 Images 31 Videos
Egyptian weasel (Mustela subpalmata)
The Egyptian weasel, together with its more common cousin, the least weasel (Mustela nivalis), is considered to be the smallest carnivore in... More 1 Image 0 videos
Ross seal (Ommatophoca rossii)
Occupying remote, inaccessible ice packs surrounding the Antarctic, the Ross seal is perhaps the most enigmatic phocid (earless seals). This... More 4 Images 0 videos
Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon)
A short-legged carnivore with a long body, the Egyptian mongoose often looks like a reptile when seen from a distance, as it moves with a... More 9 Images 5 Videos
Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus)
Information on the ringtail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 1 Video
Golden palm civet (Paradoxurus zeylonensis)
The golden palm civet (Paradoxurus zeylonensis) is the only civet that is found exclusively in Sri Lanka, and in the language of the native... More 1 Image 0 videos
Hose's civet (Diplogale hosei)
The elusive Hose’s civet (Diplogale hosei) is so rare that it has only been caught on film once. Prior to 2004, the only descriptions of... More 1 Image 0 videos
Siberian weasel (Mustela sibirica)
Information on the Siberian weasel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 8 Images 0 videos
Kinkajou (Potos flavus)
Information on the kinkajou is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 20 Images 2 Videos
Common palm civet (Paradoxurus hermaphroditus)
Information on the common palm civet is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 3 Videos
Spotted seal (Phoca largha)
The spotted seal (Phoca largha) varies in colouration from very light to very dark, but is generally pale on the underside, with darker... More 3 Images 1 Video
Sea mink (Neovison macrodon)
The last known specimen of sea mink was taken in 1880 from an island in the Gulf of Maine, and this is the year attributed to the species’... More 1 Image 0 videos
Large Indian civet (Viverra zibetha)
Information on the large Indian civet is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Cape fox (Vulpes chama)
The smallest and only 'true fox' found in southern Africa, the Cape fox (Vulpes chama) is sometimes known as the ‘silver fox’ or ‘silver... More 22 Images 2 Videos

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