Atlas Bear
The Atlas Bear was a species of brown bear native to the Atlas Mountains of North Africa. It was the only bear species native to Africa, and it is now extinct. The Atlas Bear was a smaller bear than its European and North American relatives, and it had a reddish-brown coat. It is believed to have been a herbivore, feeding on a variety of plants and fruits.
The Atlas Bear is believed to have been hunted to extinction in the 19th century. Its extinction is a tragic reminder of the impact of human activity on our planet's biodiversity.
Atlas Bear
Native To
Conservation Status
Average Height
3 - 4 feet
(0.9 - 1.2 m)
Average Weight
400 - 800 lbs
(180 - 360 kg)
Average Life Span
20 - 25 years
Gestation Period
180 - 250 days
Did You Know?
The Atlas Bear was the only bear species native to Africa.
It was found in the Atlas Mountains and neighboring regions of North Africa.
Sadly, the Atlas Bear is now extinct, believed to have disappeared in the late 19th century.
Its diet likely included roots, nuts, and fruits, as well as some meat.
The Atlas Bear was a subspecies of the brown bear.
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