Bear plush toys are cute, cuddly, and sweet. Kids as well as adults love them so much. In fact, it is the older ones that love to own a number of this stuffed toy online for collection purposes, whereas a child would normally be content at having one or two for cuddling.

Some popular bears worth mentioning are those we have read in story books, such as the three bears with Goldilocks. On television, there are the Care Bears who taught children good values and virtues. Of course, in the world of animation, we have Winnie the Pooh, Yogi Bear, Gummi Bears.

The bears we know in cartoons and television are very different from the real bears that live in the wild. These animals are dangerous, fierce, and can be very menacing. Except for the panda which only eats plants, all other species of bears are carnivorous. These animals walk like humans, have short legs, and have small eyes and ears. They also are very large.

There are 8 types of bears and you can find each in the stuffed toy animal form. These can be helpful to your kids. Kids would love the activity of describing each type and knowing more about how they differ from one another. The Brown Bear, for example, has a shoulder hump that is unique to its kind. This is caused by the muscles they form from digging.

Polar Bears are carnivorous and are very patient in hunting their prey, the seals. The Sloth Bear has floppy ears, while the Asiatic Black Bear has a V patch on its chest. Sun Bears have a yellowish crescent-shaped patch on their chests, and the Spectacled Bear has distinct markings all over its body. Of course, the Panda Bear is very easy to recognize with its black patch on each eye, ears, and some parts of the body.

Aside from the learning kids can get from bear plush toys, they are also a great source of comfort and security. They can help calm down a frightened child and make it easier to bring them to sleep. Besides, stuffed toys can double as a great display items in your rooms, especially if you have a vast collection of them.