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There are eight species of bears: the American black bear, the Asiatic black bear, the brown bear, the giant panda, the polar bear, the sloth bear, the spectacled bear, and the sun bear. Which type of bear is the largest? The largest bear is either the Kodiak bear, a subspecies of Alaskan brown bear, or the polar bear, depending upon which measurements are considered. The longevity of bears in the wild ranges from 15 to 30 years. In captivity they can live considerably longer. Ursids are mainly animals of northern temperate regions and are found farther north than any other mammal.