About r/bears
This is the home to all eight species of bears - American Black Bears, Brown Bears, Polar Bears, Asiatic Black (Moon) Bears, Sun Bears, Sloth Bears, Giant Pandas, and Spectacled (Andean) Bears.
The community at a glance
r/bears is a Subreddit for Pet Owners with roughly 59K members. It uses a forum format for communication.
Roughly 4K members have joined in the past year.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2026: 3K members
Past year (monthly)
- Nov: 437 members
- Dec: 343 members
- Jan: 359 members
- Feb: 272 members
- Mar: 340 members
- Apr: 434 members
- May: 490 members
- Jun: 520 members
- Jul: 521 members
- Aug: 14 members
Flair
- Question5 posts in the past month
- Two black bears play fighting?
- Black Bear or Grizzly?
- Saw a bear while hiking Glacier National Park, based on size can I say it’s a cub? Didn’t see Mom anywhere nearby
#15QuestionTwo black bears play fighting? · Black Bear or Grizzly? · Saw a bear while hiking Glacier National Park, based on size can I say it’s a cub? Didn’t see Mom anywhere nearby - Bearcam4 posts in the past month
- Sweet moments on Brooks Falls live cam
- It’s been an interesting few days for recently emancipated bear 128jr in Katmai National Park. It appears that she is being accepted by 806 and her coy. This might be a third adoption at the park if they stick together.
- Bears eating with their cubs on the livestream
#24BearcamSweet moments on Brooks Falls live cam · It’s been an interesting few days for recently emancipated bear 128jr in Katmai National Park. It appears that she is being accepted by 806 and her coy. This might be a third adoption at the park if they stick together. · Bears eating with their cubs on the livestream - !Rule 12 posts in the past month
- Woody Harrelson is one of the few good ones, supporting regenerative farming:
- Barely fourty fares fairly boarded bears for me
#32!Rule 1Woody Harrelson is one of the few good ones, supporting regenerative farming: · Barely fourty fares fairly boarded bears for me - SeeComments1 post in the past month
- Misjudged the highest tree in the field, hoping for a swift and safe rescue for this big guy.
#41SeeCommentsMisjudged the highest tree in the field, hoping for a swift and safe rescue for this big guy. - !Rule 21 post in the past month
- Bears Of The World by Ljesak
#51!Rule 2Bears Of The World by Ljesak
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/bears for?
- Best for Pet Owners enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/bears free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/bears have?
- Roughly 59K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/bears on?
- r/bears runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/bears cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/bears is organized under Pet Owners.
- How do I join r/bears?
- You can join r/bears by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Animals communities like?
- Communities for pet owners and animal enthusiasts covering everything from exotic invertebrates to domestic pets. Reddit, Discord, and dedicated platforms serve niches for bird lovers, tarantula keepers, marine mammal rescuers, and dog and cat owners alike.
Monthly Stats
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- Views /mo (+17%)
- 5
- Visitors /mo (0%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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