The Short-Faced Bear (Arctodus simus), more accurately the Giant Short-Faced Bear, is a large prehistoric North American mammal. It is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon 2
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The term "Short-Faced Bear" refers to four genus of bear identified by their deep snouts, which gives the illusion of them having a shorter face than other bears. Arctodus simus was one of the largest members of this group and may represent the largest terrestrial carnivoran in North America. The largest individuals could stand 1.8m (6ft) high at the shoulder and 3m (10ft) when standing on its hind limbs. Weights of over 1,000kg have been proposed.
Remains of the short-faced bear have been found from as far west as Alaska to as far east as Florida, although it was particularly common in Western North America. Able to live in a variety of habitats depending on its range, there has been much debate regarding the bear's diet. It was previously believed to be hypercarnivorous, but current theories suggest that it was an opportunistic omnivore like the modern brown bear. Most short-faced bears, including Arctodus simus, became extinct at the end of the Pleistocene epoch and the only surviving member of the group is the Spectacled Bear.
Zoo Tycoon 2[]
The Short-Faced Bear is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon 2 and was added as part of the Extinct Animals expansion pack. It is obtainable in Campaign and Challenge Mode after acquiring four stars.
The short-faced bear is a Tundra animal. Like all extinct tundra animals, it requires the Glacier in its exhibit to be fully comfortable.
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| The short-faced bear was the biggest bear that ever lived and the biggest land predator in the Americas during the Ice Age. It was almost twice as big as today’s brown bear. With its short muzzle, powerful jaws, and formidable teeth, the short-faced bear was a dominant hunter capable of killing large animals. Its prey likely included bison, deer, elk, and camels. This massive beast may have been more diet conscious than today’s full-figured bears: Its long legs and straight toes, while enabling it to run fast, also gave the short-faced bear a more slender profile. |
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- The short-faced bear is unique among other extinct animals for having a atypical size increase for super versions, with young super short-faced bears being the same size as normal adult female short-faced bears.