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Grizzly Bear

Ursus arctos horribilis

Grizzly bears are large, powerful bears with shaggy fur that can be brown, black, or even white. They love to swim, climb trees, and eat fish and berries.

Habitat: Forests, Mountain regions

Appearance

The Grizzly Bear has shaggy, often brown fur ranging from blonde to dark brown, with lighter tips giving it a 'grizzled' look. It is distinguished by a prominent shoulder hump and a dished-in face, unlike the straighter profile of black bears.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderCarnivoraFamilyUrsidaeGenusUrsus
Grizzly Bear
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Grizzly Bear

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Rare

Danger

5/5 · Extreme

Snaps

17

Interesting facts

A grizzly bear's bite force is strong enough to crush a bowling ball!

A grizzly's famous shoulder hump is pure muscle for digging and strength!

Cubs stay with their mothers for up to three years, learning survival skills.

They can climb trees when young, but become too heavy when older.

Special abilities

Ability

Power Digging

Grizzly Bear can dig powerful dens and unearth roots because of its long, strong claws that act like shovels.

Ability

Super Sniffer

Grizzly Bear has an incredible sense of smell that helps them locate food from miles away, even under snow.

Ability

Salmon Snatcher

Grizzly Bear can snatch leaping salmon from rivers because of its quick reflexes and powerful jaws.

Ability

Trail Blazer

Grizzly Bear has massive strength that helps them push through dense forests and move large rocks.

Measurements & details

Length
180-280 cm
Weight
180-400 kg
Lifespan
20-30 years
Top Speed
56 km/h
Litter Size
1-4
Gestation
180-250 days

Diet & Feeding

A grizzly bear eats almost everything, from berries and roots to fish and even larger animals.

Age differences: Cubs start with milk, then learn to forage and hunt with their mother.

Primary Foods

  • berries
  • roots
  • fish
  • insects
  • small mammals
  • carrion

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

5/5 · Extreme

Never approach a grizzly bear in the wild. If you see one, stay calm and slowly back away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Grizzly Bear?

The easiest way to identify Grizzly Bear is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Grizzly Bear?

180-280 cm

How much does Grizzly Bear weigh?

180-400 kg

How long does Grizzly Bear live?

20-30 years

How fast can Grizzly Bear move?

56 km/h

What does Grizzly Bear eat?

A grizzly bear eats almost everything, from berries and roots to fish and even larger animals.

Where is Grizzly Bear usually found?

Forests, Mountain regions

How does Grizzly Bear hunt?

Foraging

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