Bear emoji meaning

The bear emoji is a depiction of a large, carnivorous mammal with shaggy fur and a round face. It is typically shown standing on all fours, with a wide body and a small, pointed nose. The bear emoji can be used to represent the animal itself, or it can be used to symbolize strength, ferocity, or a love of the outdoors. In some cultures, the bear is also seen as a symbol of protection or motherhood.

The bear emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026L2/07257