Arctodus simus
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Arctodus simus , commonly known as the short-faced bear, was one of the largest terrestrial carnivores of the Pleistocene of North America. This extinct member of the subfamily Tremarctinae inhabited a wide range of ecosystems, from the central plains to the northern forests of the continent, between approximately 800,000 and 11,000 years before present. Its highly specialized morphology has been the subject of intense debate surrounding its trophic ecology and behavior.
The postcranial skeleton of Arctodus simus reveals an anatomy exceptionally adapted to cursorial locomotion. With a body length reaching up to 3.4 meters in an upright bipedal position and a height at the withers close to 1.6 meters, the largest specimens are estimated to have weighed over a ton, although the average was between 800 and 1,000 kg. Unlike modern bears, it had long and graceful limbs, especially the metapods, which suggest a considerable capacity for rapid movement in open terrain, although its actual performance as a runner remains the subject of biomechanical debate.
The skull of A. simus is short and broad, with a shortened rostrum, giving rise to its common name. This shortening is accompanied by robust zygomatic arches and a notable development of the sagittal and nuchal crests, suggesting powerful craniomandibular musculature. The jaws are armed with teeth adapted to an omnivorous diet with a strong carnivorous component: prominent canines, cutting premolars and crushing molars. The pattern of dental wear indicates a diet that possibly included carrion, but also actively hunted prey. Isotopic studies have confirmed a diet rich in animal protein, comparable to that of Pleistocene big cats such as Smilodon fatalis .
Regarding its ecology, Arctodus simus has traditionally been interpreted as an apex predator or competitive scavenger, capable of dominating carcasses against other carnivores thanks to its size and strength. However, some modern hypotheses suggest that its anatomy, although imposing, may not have been optimal for actively hunting agile prey, and that its ecological role may have focused on trophic opportunism and dominance of scavenging niches in an ecosystem with a high diversity of megafauna.
Arctodus simus became extinct toward the end of the Pleistocene, coinciding with the disappearance of many other North American megafauna species. The causes of its extinction are still debated and include factors such as climate change, the loss of large prey, and competition with other top predators, including early humans.
Approximate measurements of Arctodus:
- Scale 1:35 Complete
- Length 79 mm
- Height 50 mm
- Width 26 mm
- Scale 1:20 Complete
- Length 138 mm
- Height 87 mm
- Width 45 mm
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