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The short-faced bear, or Arctodus, was one of the most formidable creatures of North America’s Ice Age. Standing on its hind legs, it could reach the height of a giraffe, and its weight approached a full ton.
Despite its intimidating size and power, Arctodus was omnivorous. In the north, it relied heavily on meat, while in southern regions it consumed a mix of plants and animals. Scientists believe it often used its bulk to intimidate other predators and steal their kills, or scavenged carrion when available.
Arctodus remains are key to reconstructing Ice Age ecosystems and understanding the balance of power among megafauna like mammoths and sabertooths. Discover this Ice Age giant in stunning detail in the new 3D model, now available in 3D Dinopedia.
Despite its intimidating size and power, Arctodus was omnivorous. In the north, it relied heavily on meat, while in southern regions it consumed a mix of plants and animals. Scientists believe it often used its bulk to intimidate other predators and steal their kills, or scavenged carrion when available.
Arctodus remains are key to reconstructing Ice Age ecosystems and understanding the balance of power among megafauna like mammoths and sabertooths. Discover this Ice Age giant in stunning detail in the new 3D model, now available in 3D Dinopedia.
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