r/bears

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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 61K members. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 6K members have joined in the past year.

On Reddit
61K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +6K members
Growth: +10.3% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2026: 5K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 1K members
  • Sep: 610 members
  • Oct: 349 members
  • Nov: 176 members

Flair

  • Question
    9 posts in the past month
    1. What bear is this?
    2. Brown or black bear? Seen near Mt Washburn at Yellowstone NP.
    3. Would a bear do this??
    #1
    Question
    What bear is this? · Brown or black bear? Seen near Mt Washburn at Yellowstone NP. · Would a bear do this??
    9
  • FatBearWeek
    9 posts in the past month
    1. 89 Backpack official winner of Fat Bear Week 2026
    2. Vote for 910!!!
    3. Google Added Backpack 89!!
    #2
    FatBearWeek
    89 Backpack official winner of Fat Bear Week 2026 · Vote for 910!!! · Google Added Backpack 89!!
    9
  • Bearcam
    1 post in the past month
    1. Might Be The Cutest Snap So Far: What do y'all think?
    #3
    Bearcam
    Might Be The Cutest Snap So Far: What do y'all think?
    1
  • !RecentRepost
    1 post in the past month
    1. A black bear walked into the Mammoth Lakes library on Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th birthday and ate the staff’s honey
    #4
    !RecentRepost
    A black bear walked into the Mammoth Lakes library on Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th birthday and ate the staff’s honey
    1
  • Discussions
    1 post in the past month
    1. The Canine Conundrum: Is a dog a help or a hindrance in Bear Country?
    #5
    Discussions
    The Canine Conundrum: Is a dog a help or a hindrance in Bear Country?
    1
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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 61K 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.
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