Meet a resident of the Bioparco

Currently visible Brown bear

Bruno

Ursus arctos

Bruno

Their story, personality and the details worth observing in person.

Meet Bruno

Bruno is an invented editorial name for this provisional profile. In the sample story, the animal curiously explores keeper-provided enrichment and often chooses the same quiet spot to rest. This individual profile does not describe a real specimen and will be replaced by Bioparco.

An individual, not just a species

The identity card of Bruno

Sex
non specificato
Origin
The individual name, sex and story are invented provisional editorial content; scientific information refers to the species.

Verifiable facts and scientific language

Species profile

Brown bear

Ursus arctos

The brown bear is it is generally solitary and has an exceptionally developed sense of smell and spatial memory.

Class
Mammalia
Diet
Omnivore
IUCN status
LC Least Concern Least Concern (LC) It is widespread or abundant and currently faces a low risk. IUCN Red List classification
Natural habitat
Forests, mountain grassland and food-rich open areas.
Distribution
Europe, Asia and North America, with isolated populations also in Italy.
Feeding
Mostly plants, fruit and roots, supplemented by invertebrates and other animal food.
Characteristics
It is generally solitary and has an exceptionally developed sense of smell and spatial memory.

One fact to take home

Observe, connect, remember

During winter dormancy it relies on reserves accumulated in previous months.