Meet the Bears
How bears across the world have overcome the challenges of life - from finding food and raising cubs to confronting rivals and habitat loss - all thanks to brains, brawn and amazing adaptability.
From the mighty grizzly bear to the endearing real life Paddington, the spectacled bear, and Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book's Baloo, the sloth bear, this remarkable animal family has long captured our imagination.
As some of the largest animals on earth, they need more than just the 'bare necessities' to survive - especially in today’s ever-changing world. This film explores how bears across the world have overcome the challenges of life - from finding food and raising the cubs to confronting rivals and habitat loss - all thanks to brains, brawn and a remarkable ability to adapt.
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Bear vs bees
Duration: 01:21
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Why do bears scratch their backs?
Duration: 01:00
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The Spectacled Bear
Duration: 02:04
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The Grizzly Bear
Duration: 01:54
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Narrator | Hugh Bonneville |
| Producer | Anuschka Schofield |
| Series Producer | Holly Spearing |
| Series Editor | Roger Webb |
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