Habitat destruction also pushes brown bears into more developed areas, making conflicts with humans more likely. Human-caused mortality is the number one cause of bear population decline.

Research indicates that habitat for brown bears in Nepal may ... The known brown bear range according to the IUCN Red List. Map courtesy of Naresh Kusi. The researchers say the finding is ...

"The fact that there is still suitable habitat for brown bears ... Europe-wide map For their study, Scharf and Fernández have collated the results of all relevant previous bear habitat studies.