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The CollectA Deluxe Giant Short-Faced Bear model lets you explore one of the most impressive mammals of the Ice Age. At 9.5 cm high and 17.3 cm long, this replica represents the enormous Arctodus simus, a bear that could stand up to 3.4 metres tall when upright. Its distinctive short snout gave it the name “short-faced bear,†setting it apart from modern species.
Based on fossil evidence from North America, the model captures the appearance of a male bear. Scientists believe this prehistoric species was an omnivore, eating both plants and animals, and likely scavenged from other predators' kills. Its closest living relative is the Spectacled bear of South America.
This species became extinct around 12,800 years ago, but its story is preserved through careful reconstructions like this CollectA figure. Designed with attention to detail, it makes a striking piece for collectors and educators alike. Add it to your prehistoric collection to bring a fascinating part of natural history to life.