Short-faced bear

Short-faced bear

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Heard in 1 episode across 1 show since Jul 2026

The short-faced bear (genus Arctodus) is an extinct genus of highly specialized bears that inhabited North America during the Pleistocene epoch. It includes two recognized species: the lesser short-faced bear (Arctodus pristinus) and the giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus), the latter of which is considered one of the largest known terrestrial mammalian carnivores to have ever lived.

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  1. Forrest GalanteNegativeJul 28, 2026· The Joe Rogan Experience: Protect Our Parks

    Evidence that short-faced bears prevented human entry into North America no longer holds up.

    “The actual evidence kept humans out of North America. Doesn't hold up any longer apparently.”

    Listen at 1:53:40

    Open the episode · #2531 - Forrest Galante
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