GRIZZLY

What is Grizzly bear?

■ The grizzly bear is a North American

subspecies of the brown bear.
Grizzlies are typically brown, though
their fur can appear to be white-
tipped, or grizzled, lending them
 their name. Grizzly bears are
protected by law in the continental
United States—not in Alaska—though
there have been some controversial
attempts to remove those protections
in recent years.
Diet and Behavior

■ These awe-inspiring giants tend to be solitary animals—with the exception of

females and their cubs—but at times they do congregate. Dramatic gatherings of
grizzly bears can be seen at prime Alaskan fishing spots when the salmon run
upstream for summer spawning. In this season, dozens of bears may gather to feast
on the fish, craving fats that will sustain them through the long winter ahead.
■ Brown bears dig dens for winter hibernation, often holing up in a suitable-looking
hillside. Females give birth during this winter rest, often to twins.Grizzly bears are
powerful, top-of-the-food-chain predators, yet much of their diet consists of nuts,
berries, fruit, leaves, and roots. Bears also eat other animals, from rodents to
moose.Despite their impressive size, grizzlies have been clocked running at 30 miles
an hour. They can be dangerous to humans, particularly if surprised or if humans
come between a mother and her cubs.
Habitat
■ Grizzlies once lived in much of western North
America and even roamed the Great Plains. These
animals need a lot of space—their home range can
encompass up to 600 square miles—so their ideal
habitat is one that is isolated from development and
has plenty of food and places to dig their dens.
■ Though European settlement gradually eliminated
the bears from much of their original habitat, grizzly
populations can still be found in parts of Wyoming,
Montana, Idaho, and Washington State. They’re one
of the most iconic residents of 
Yellowstone National Park. Many grizzlies also still
roam the wilds of Canada and Alaska, where 
hunters pursue them as big game trophies.
5 Interesting Facts about Grizzly Bears

1. Grizzly bears can weigh upwards of 800 pounds and can measure 5 to 8

feet long.
2, They live about 30 years in the wild and 40 years in captivity.
3. Climate change can affect a grizzly bear's diet.
4. Bears have excellent senses of smell, sight and hearing
5. These bears inhabit prairies, mountains, meadows, forests, and even towns
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