Animal facts: Grizzly bear 8 Articles

by Angela Pollock

One of the largest carnivores roaming North America is without a doubt the Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis). Larger than Black Bears, the Grizzly is considered a dangerous and sometimes aggressive species of bear, especially

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by Kim Sharpe

Is there any North American animal that inspires more awe then the Grizzly Bear? To see one is an unforgettable experience. They are pure unadulterated power. A full grown Grizzly will weigh in at an astonishing 600 pounds plus.

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by L. Beall

The Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) is a Brown Bear but is usually considered a subspecies (Ursus arctos horribilis). The Grizzly lives in the northern portion of North America (western provinces of Canada and Alaska with smaller

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by JRR

Facts At Your Fingertips

Name: -Grizzly Bear (ursus arctos horribilis)
subspecies of Brown Bear (ursus arctos)

Length: - 6-8 feet

Height: -3 1/2 - 4 feet at humped shoulders
-male can stand up to 8 feet on hind legs

Weight: -average

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by Tammy L Mahan

The grizzly bear is a subspecies of the brown bear which lives in northern America. The grizzly bear is listed as a threatened species by the federal government.

National parks such as Yellowstone in Wyoming and Yosemite in California

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by Wendy Lafond

The grizzly bear is the second largest subspecies of the brown bear taxonomy, or classification. The largest being the Kodiak, known to have reached 10 feet tall on it's hind legs with a weight of over 1,500 pounds. Grizzlies

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