![The short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) was a massive carnivorous land mammal that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene epoch, spanning from approximately 2.5 million to 11,000 years ago. With an estimated weight The short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) was a massive carnivorous land mammal that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene epoch, spanning from approximately 2.5 million to 11,000 years ago. With an estimated weight](https://i.redd.it/l152zv2jt0ra1.jpg)
The short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) was a massive carnivorous land mammal that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene epoch, spanning from approximately 2.5 million to 11,000 years ago. With an estimated weight
![Arctodus short-faced bear size reference chart, alongside a human for comparison. Copyright: Arthurx Arctodus short-faced bear size reference chart, alongside a human for comparison. Copyright: Arthurx](https://cdn.imago-images.com/bild/st/0099417836/m.jpg)
Arctodus short-faced bear size reference chart, alongside a human for comparison. Copyright: Arthurx
![Is this an accurate reconstruction of a North American giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus)? : r/Naturewasmetal Is this an accurate reconstruction of a North American giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus)? : r/Naturewasmetal](https://preview.redd.it/a6xrztjahgj51.jpg?width=944&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1b2fe38cc5996e35f4033ac394b2202e8fa90be4)