science Phys Org 2026-07-23

Humans May Be Responsible for Shrinking Giant Bears in Portugal

Ancient giant brown bears in Portugal, weighing up to 385 kg, significantly shrank over thousands of years. New research suggests human activity may be the driving force behind this dramatic decrease in size.

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