We only have black bears around here. They usually come around in late summer and fall. Most of the time they turn over the trash can and break branches on my fruit trees. Sometimes they are a light brown or auburn color but can get pretty big. If I see them close by I’ll fire a few rounds in the air and they take off. It’s the cougars that I’m more concerned with. I saw one last year that truly looks almost as big as an African lion. They’ll get you when you least expect it.
The largest Mt lions are in the 200lb range.
African lions can exceed 500lbs.
Critters attacking you tend to look larger at that time.