3. TYPES OF BEARS
The type of bear found on the Norwegian
mainland is called brown bear.
Up in the Svalbard islands though, we have
instead the Polar bear.
4. DIMENSIONS
The brown bear can grow up to 125 cm
tall at the shoulder and can weigh up to
350 kg.
5. DIET
Brown bears primarily live of berries and plants.
Sometimes, they can also eat sheep.
6. OBSERVABLE BEHAVIOUR
Bears hibernate all winter. Their lairs are
usually underground holes or caves. They sleep
here until spring arrives.
13. OBSERVABLE BEHAVIOUR
Wolves live in forested areas, primarily in the
regions bordering Sweden, especially in the
Hedmark county.
Sadly they are threatened by extinction.
14. AND NOW THE…FOX
There are 20 different subspecies of fox in the
world.
The most common in Norway is the red fox.
15. DIMENSIONS
Foxes are long about 75 cm.
They also have long, tails that grow to 50 cm in
length.
Their fur is mostly reddish brown, but is white
on their belly and at the tip of their tail.
16. DIET
Foxes eat mice, birds and fish.
They also eat wild berries.