The bears which now live in the Pyrenean range, about 25 specimens, come from Slovenia or are the descendants of reintroduced bears which were mixed with the Pyreneans who existed at the time. This is the case with Neré, the bear that nowadays most frequents these valleys.
Bears are popular, unmistakable animals. Adults can measure from 1,5 to 2 meters in length and 1 meter in shoulder height, and the males can weigh more than 200 kilograms. The females are of a lesser size and weight, reaching between 80 and 120 kilograms. It is estimated that the species’ life span in the wild is from 25-30 years.
Bears have mediocre eyesight. On the contrary, their hearing is very keen. However, without a doubt, their best develop sense and the one which most helps them in their daily lives is their sense of smell, which is extremely sensitive.