Weighing 70–780 kg, the Brown Bear (Ursus arctos) ranks as one of the heaviest omnivore mammals (#2 of 33). Native to North America, Europe, Asia, it lives in forests, mountains habitats and is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Brown Bear | Omnivore Mammals Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 425 kg | 12 kg | ↑ 3442% |
| Height | 95 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 48 km/h | 35 km/h | ↑ 37% |
| Avg Speed | 48 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Brown Bear inhabits forests, mountains habitats. It can be found in North America, Europe, Asia.
Typical coloring: Brown.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Brown Bear is a solitary species belonging to the Ursidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Brown Bear is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 34 omnivore mammals, the Brown Bear’s weight of 70–780 kg is significantly higher than the group median of 12 kg.
Weight rank: #6 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Brown Bear weigh?
A Brown Bear typically weighs 70–780 kg, which is exceptionally high compared to the median of 12 kg among omnivore mammals.
What is the conservation status of the Brown Bear?
The Brown Bear is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Brown Bear live?
The Brown Bear is found in North America, Europe, Asia, in forests, mountains habitats.
How does the Brown Bear reproduce?
The Brown Bear has a gestation period of 180–250 days and typically produces 1-4 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026