Only 8 species of bears are extant.

The Eight (8) Bear Species of the World
1. North American Black Bear
2. Brown Bear
3. Polar Bear
4. Asiatic black bear
5. Andean Bear
6. Panda Bear
7. Sloth bear
8. Sun Bear

Although only eight species of bears are extant, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere. Bears are found on the continents of North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

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