<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful AI assistant.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What region are bears most commonly found in?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Bears are found in North America, South America, Asia and Europe. 

With the exception of the polar bear, bears most commonly inhabit forested areas.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
How many kinds of bears are there?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
There are eight different bears found throughout the world: the American black bear, the Asiatic black bear, the brown bear, the giant panda, the polar bear, the sloth bear, the spectacled bear, and the sun bear. while most of these bears are found in North America, several of these bears can be found in Asia, and the polar bear is native to Antarctica.<|im_end|>