What is another word for arctophily?
Pronunciation: [ˈɑːktəfɪlɪ] (IPA) 
Arctophily, derived from the Greek word arktos which means "bear," is the love or admiration of bears. However, there are several other words that can be used as synonyms for this term. Ursinophilia is another word that describes the love of bears while ursomancy is the practice of divination through the observation of bear behavior. Meanwhile, ursophilia is the love of all animals that undergo hibernation, including bears. The term bear-mania is also commonly used to describe a strong affection or obsession towards bears. Whether you are an arctophile or have a fascination for anything bear-related, there is no shortage of words to describe it.
