Latest ancestor to modern Bear: Ursus etruscus (jan 1, 2000000 BC – jan 1, 1000000 BC)
Description:
Ursus etruscus was a large, widespread bear species found across Europe-Asia. It is considered the direct ancestor of modern brown bears and polar bears, and possibly also related to early black bear evolution.
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Date:
jan 1, 2000000 BC
jan 1, 1000000 BC
~ 1000664 years