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 59K members. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 3K members have joined in the past year.

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59K Members

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Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +3K members
Growth: +5.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2026: 2K 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: 412 members

Flair

  • Question
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Would a Polar Bear attack be the worst possible animal death?
    2. Favorite bear species?
    3. What kind of bear is this?
    #1
    Question
    Would a Polar Bear attack be the worst possible animal death? · Favorite bear species? · What kind of bear is this?
    10
  • Bearcam
    4 posts in the past month
    1. For your consideration
    2. Fat Bear Week 2025 is the distraction everybody needs
    3. Chunk & Co: How much longer will they hang around?
    #2
    Bearcam
    For your consideration · Fat Bear Week 2025 is the distraction everybody needs · Chunk & Co: How much longer will they hang around?
    4
  • 32Chunk!
    2 posts in the past month
    1. All of the Bears Were Fat, but Chunk Was the Fattest of All
    2. LETS GOOOOOOO
    #3
    32Chunk!
    All of the Bears Were Fat, but Chunk Was the Fattest of All · LETS GOOOOOOO
    2
  • ElderlyBear
    1 post in the past month
    1. Closest view of grizzly bear I've ever seen, John Ball Zoo
    #4
    ElderlyBear
    Closest view of grizzly bear I've ever seen, John Ball Zoo
    1
  • !Rule 2
    1 post in the past month
    1. Bears Size Comparison
    #5
    !Rule 2
    Bears Size Comparison
    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 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.
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