81. Stock Photography - Wildlife - Bears - Grizzly And Black JEM Photography Consulting John Marriott Stock Photography - Wildlife - bears, grizzly and Black. Following is a sampling of http://www.wildernessprints.com/stock_bears/

Stock Photography - Wildlife - Bears, Grizzly and Black Following is a sampling of the 220 grizzly bear and 235 black bear images that I have on file from the Canadian Rockies in the form of 35mm slides and digital files on cd. For a detailed listing of the images available and on image pricing and availability for stock usage, please contact me directly by phone at 609-3850 (local) or 877-774-3850 (toll-free North America) or by email at info@wildernessprints.com All images are of wild bears in the national parks and wilderness areas of the Canadian Rocky and Selkirk Mountains, shot with either a 400mm or 500 mm Canon EOS telephoto lens. Grizzly Bear Grizzly Bear Grizzly Bear Grizzly Bear Family Tagged Grizzly Bear Grizzly Bear No. 16 Grizzly Bear Grizzly Bear Black Bear Black Bear Black Bear Black Bear Black Bear Black Bear Black Bear Black Bear Grizzly Bear Black Bear Black Bear Cubs Grizzly Bear Other bear subjects available as images: bear tracks, bear digs, bear habitat

82. British Columbia Grizzly Bear Conservation Strategy And North Cascades Recovery to realize the first goal of the grizzly Bear Conservation Strategy (GBCS), To maintain in perpetuity the diversity and abundance of grizzly bears and the http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/grzz/

Biodiversity in BC Species and Ecosystems at Risk Recovery Planning Identified Wildlife ... Publications * Opens a new browser window Province of British Columbia Ministry of Water, Land and Air Protection The Grizzly Bear is perhaps the greatest symbol of the wilderness. Its survival will be the greatest testimony to our environmental commitment. The British Columbia Grizzly Bear Conservation Strategy, developed by the government of B.C., will leave a permanent legacy for our children: A Future for the Grizzly. On this page: North Cascades Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan Grizzly Bear Scientific Panel Non-Detriment Finding (CITES) North Cascades Grizzly Bear Recovery Plan Recovery planning for Grizzly Bear populations that are at risk is a critical element of the province's efforts to realize the first goal of the Grizzly Bear Conservation Strategy (GBCS), "To maintain in perpetuity the diversity and abundance of Grizzly Bears and the ecosystems they depend upon throughout British Columbia." Currently eleven Grizzly Bear populations have been designated as “Threatened” under the GBCS (

83. Grizzly Bears In British Columbia grizzly bears In British Columbia. is synonymous with the wilderness. As well, people have had a great influence on grizzly bears. http://wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/wld/pub/grzz_br.htm

Grizzly Bears In British Columbia Taxonomy and Distribution Physical Appearance Life History Habitat Use and Diet ... Management Printed March, 1994 The Grizzly Bear is the second largest member of the bear family (Ursidae), next only to the polar bear. It has the widest distribution of any of the world's bears. Grizzlies have played a prominent role in the cultural history of North America, particularly in native Indian culture. For many people today, the Grizzly Bear is synonymous with the wilderness. As well, people have had a great influence on Grizzly Bears. They have removed them from a large portion of their historical range through habitat changes and alienation and conscious efforts to eliminate them in some areas. Although these types of interaction have occurred for centuries, much about the natural history, population regulation mechanisms and behaviour of the Grizzly Bear is poorly understood. Taxonomy and Distribution The Grizzly Bear is one of seven species of the bear family. The European brown bear is considered to be the same species as the North American grizzly, Ursus arctos.

84. Grizzly Bear (Ursus Arctos Horribilis) grizzly bears are technically omnivorous What does omnivorous mean?. grizzly bears are primarily solitary What does solitary mean?. http://www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/Grizzly_Bear.asp

Home Zoo Mammals Meat-Eaters ... The Bear Family :Grizzly Bear Click Here to Use This Photo Grizzly Bear Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Mammalia Order: Carnivora Family: Ursidae Genus: Ursus Species: arctos Subspecies: horribilis Height: 72 inches Length: 60 - 72 inches Weight: 200 - 900 lbs Gestation: 180 - 250 days Offspring: 1 - 4 Life Span: 20 years Top Speed (Ground): 35 mph Heartbeat: 60 beats/minute Grizzly Bear Ursus arctos horribilis The grizzly bear is one of several subspecies of brown bears. Their color ranges from light brown (almost blonde) to black. They have a sturdy, stocky build and a noticeable hump behind the head. The claws of a grizzly bear are long and curved and can not be retracted. They get their name from the silver color that the tips of their fur turn as they get older. They will occasionally stand up on their hind legs. While this is often seen as a threatening gesture, it is used so the grizzly can get a better idea of its surroundings. They hibernate during the winter months and live off of the fat that they have stored up during the summer months. During hibernation , their heartbeat drops from between 40 to 70 beats per minute to only 10 to 12 beats per minute.

85. The Bear DenBrown Bear Brown bears currently being held should be used for their educational value and the grizzly bear should be maintained over other brown bear types. http://www.bearden.org/brnbear.html

BROWN BEAR Ursus arctos Description: One of the largest and most widely distributed bear species, brown bears weigh between 300 and 860 pounds and can be up to 9'6" in total body length. They are usually dark brown in color but can vary from a light cream color to almost black. If the tips of the guard hairs are white, they give the bear a grizzled appearance, hence the term Grizzly bear, applied to the smaller of the two North American subspecies, Ursus arctos horribilis . The larger North American subspecies is Ursus arctos middendorffi , the Kodiak bear of the Alaskan islands of Kodiak, Shuyak and Afognak. Brown bears are distinguished by the characteristic muscle hump over the shoulders, they have a "dished" profile and longer claws on their front paws than on their rear paws. Range: In North America, they can be found in western Canada, Alaska, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Washington. In Europe, they live east of the Stanovoi Range in Russia and in extremely fragmented population in France, Spain, Italy, and Greece. Other small remnant populations can be found in India, Pakistan, Japan, Korea, China, Mongolia, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Turkey. Habitat: Brown bears inhabit dense forests, tundra and lower alpine mountain regions.

86. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' Bear Identification Program The new identification program is intended to prevent mistaken identity killings of grizzly bears and help Montana maintain its black bear hunting season. http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/bearid/default.htm

NOTE: Please disable any 'Popup Blocker' applications you may be using before taking the Bear ID test. Our users have reported difficulty retrieving their certificate at the end of the test when they are using these applications. If you complete the test and do not receive the print certificate window, please try and look up your certificate in our hunter information area D ear Black Bear Hunter, B lack bear hunters in Montana will be required to complete a bear identification test beginning with license year 2002 in order to obtain a Montana black bear license. T he new identification program is intended to prevent mistaken identity killings of grizzly bears and help Montana maintain its black bear hunting season. T he bear identification test consists of 15 multiple-choice questions and a training program. You need to correctly answer 12 questions (80 percent) to obtain a certificate of completion; you may retake the test until a passing grade is obtained. You only need to pass the test once; recertification is not required. T here are two ways to take the test: Receive the training, take the test, and become immediately certified on-line

87. Wyoming Grizzly Bears, Black Bears Himalayas. grizzly bears are closely related to the Alaska brown bears. They may be 2.8 m (9 ft) long and weigh 410 kg (900 lb). http://www.jacksonholewy.net/nature_wildlife/jh_bears.php

Wyoming Grizzly Bears, Black Bears home site map about us get listed ... contact ADVERTISEMENTS Summer Specials! Grand Teton Park Jackson Hole Lodging Reservations ... Home Bears Antelope Bears Bighorn Sheep Buffalo ... Wolves Bears are heavyset mammals that constitute the family Ursidae in the order Carnivora. Most bears live in Europe, Asia, and North America. Bears usually inhabit rough, forested lands that provide food and cover; polar bears, however, frequent the treeless, icy wastes of the Arctic. Bears have a massive, long-snouted head and a stumpy tail. Short, thick legs end in large, five-toed feet, and each toe is armed with a long, heavy claw. The powerful jaws are lined with wide, flat-topped molars for grinding food; bears also have four long canine, or eye, teeth. Most have loose skin and long, shaggy fur. They have an excellent sense of smell but poor vision and hearing. TYPES Seven genera and about nine species of bear exist. American black bears, Euarctos americanus, are about 1.5-1.8 m (5-6 ft) long and weigh 90-150 kg (200-330 lb). They once lived throughout most of North America, but hunting and agriculture drove them into heavily forested areas, where about 80,000 survive. Brown individuals, called cinnamon bears, often are born into the same litter as black cubs. CHARACTERISTICS Bears are solitary animals. The breeding season is in summer, after which each individual prepares for winter. This is especially important for the pregnant female, whose cubs will be born during the winter sleep. All bears, however, eat heavily during summer and autumn to store fat for winter.

88. Reintroduction Of Grizzly Bears In The Bitterroot Mountains Reintroduction of grizzly bears in the Bitterroot Mountains. http://www.bearbiology.com/bitterroottop.html

IBA Home Conferences Publications Species Descriptions ... Conservation Status Reintroduction of Grizzly Bears in the Bitterroot Mountains Comments by the IBA (August, 2001) Comments by the IUCN Bear Specialist Group (August,2001) Comments by other organizations (August, 2001) Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (November, 1997) Last modified: August 17, 2001 (th) Home URL: http://www.bearbiology.com

89. Bears Week I think grizzly bears define wilderness. The simple relationship is the more people there are, the fewer grizzly bears there are. . http://www.exn.ca/bears/bears.cfm?Show=Grizzlies

90. Grizzly Bears In Glacier National Park : Information Return to Home Page of Big Sky Fishing.Com, Glacier National Park grizzly bears. See More Hiking Books. grizzly bears in Glacier National Park. http://www.bigskyfishing.com/National_parks/glacier/bears.shtm

Glacier National Park Grizzly Bears Home National Parks Glacier National Park Grizzly Bears Newsletter Photo Gallery Search Glacier Park Menu Glacier Park Overview Glacier Park Lakes Backcountry Fishing Hiking Glacier Park ... Books about Glacier Park Bear Spray Guard Alaska Defense Spray About : A HIGHLY recommended item for hiking in Glacier National Park, as bears are plentiful and guns are not allowed. Use it to deter charging Grizzly Bears by spraying this pepper spray into their eyes. Camping Tents Cabela's Two Room Cabin Tent w/Awning About : This Two Room Cabin tent delivers enough room for the largest family camping adventures. The two rooms combine for an amazing amount of sleeping space and ample room for storage of supplies. See More Family Camping Tents Art Gallery Grizzly Bear John Pezzenti Jr 24 in x 30 in Buy This Bear Picture At AllPosters.com

91. Elementary Theme Pages By Jim Cornish Brown bears and grizzly bears Learn about the population and distribution, vital statistics, physical characteristics and much more about these mammals. http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/bearsgrizzly.htm

Theme Pages for Elementary Students and Teachers prepared by Jim Cornish, Gander, Newfoundland, Canada The background image is Sarracenia purpurea , the pitcher plant- the floral emblem of Newfoundland and Labrador. March/April Features Mission to Mars TomatoSphere (A Mars-Related Project) NEW! Dragons NEW!! Explorers Maps and Map Skills Number the Stars Novel Study Homechild Novel Study ... Newspapers in Education NEW! Math Story Problems Cartooning Writing Prompts Literature Circles NEW! Hubble Space Telescope Space Shuttle Launch Profile HELP! Reading Resources For Parents and Teachers HELP! Other Themes by Subject Earth Science Ecosystems Life Science Meteorology ... Passages Search the Theme Pages Via STEM-Net Search for this: Choose a theme page from the list below to display lists of links. Earth Science Caves Dinosaurs Earthquakes Fossils ... Volcanoes Ecosystems Fresh Water Deserts Oceans Rainforests ... Boreal Forest Animals Ezines Ranger Rick OwlKids Canadian Museum of Nature Life Science Birds Fish Human Body Systems Insects ... ArtsSmarts: Newfoundland Pine Marten Meteorology Weather Clouds Hurricanes Tornadoes Space Astronomy Solar System Space Shuttle Hubble Telescope ... Canadian Astronauts Physical Science Simple Machines Matter Inventions Flight ... Paper Airplanes Archaeology/History Archaeology Ancient Egypt Anasazi Vikings ... Beothuks Geography Nations Maps Flags Nation Profiles ... Japan Language Readers Theatre Novel Studies Myths and Legends Children's Books Reviews ... Homechild Novel Study Arts

92. Project Grizzly Directed by Peter Lynch and produced by Michael Allder, Project grizzly explores the In this twisted nature film, it s man, not bears, who come under the http://www.nfb.ca/grizzly/

Skip to content about NFB animation documentary ... Mediasphere Director Peter Lynch Producer Michael Allder Bear Researcher Troy Hurtubise He has a dream . . . and it has six-inch claws. See the clip. 56k/ISDN Faster Meet Troy James Hurtubise, a self-styled "close-quarter bear researcher," who's obsessed with going face-to-face with Canada's most deadly land mammal, the grizzly bear. Troy is the creator of what he hopes is a "grizzly-proof" suit of armour an extraordinary fusion of high-tech materials and homespun ingenuity and of his own hybrid mythology that is part Hollywood, part Canadian shield. His quest takes audiences into a world both compelling and disturbing, full of contradiction, humour and fantastical vision. Join Troy as he tests his armour and courage, in stunts that are both hair-raising and hilarious. Journey with this modern-day Don Quixote and his band of men, as they travel from the donut shops and biker bars of North Bay to the mythic Rocky Mountains, for a date with destiny. Directed by Peter Lynch and produced by Michael Allder

93. Grizzly Bear Grizzlies in the Canadian Rockies are quite carnivorous and hunt moose, elk, mountain sheep and goats, and even black bears.Breeding occurs in May or June, but http://www.sazoo-aq.org/02meet/02sublinks/grizbear.html

GRIZZLY BEAR The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is a subspecies of the brown bear. They are found in the northwestern United States and western Canada. Bears in Yellowstone average 398 pounds and range from 224 to 712 pounds. They are six to seven feet long and stand 3 to 3.5 feet at the shoulder. Males are usually larger. The head is massive with small, inconspicuous ears. The backline slopes from the shoulders. Their sense of smell is more acute than sight or hearing. In the Rocky Mountains, long hairs on the shoulders and back are often frosted with white, thus giving a grizzled appearance and the name grizzly or silvertip. The claws are long (often over 2.4 inches) and are used for digging up tubers and burrowing rodents. They prefer open areas such as tundra, alpine meadows and coastlines but also require dense cover. Choose Another Mammal Armadillo Straw-colored fruit bat Grizzly Bear White-throated capuchin Fishing cat Leopard cat Kirk's dik-dik African Elephant Asian elephant Fennec fox Guinea pig Gibbons Giraffes Hippopotamus Spotted hyena Red kangaroo Greater kudu Lesser kudu Lemurs African lion Ocelot Sea lion Snow leopard Spider monkey Squirrel monkey Old World rabbit Rhinoceros Hoffman's sloth Cotton-topped tamarin Brazilian tapir Tiger Dama wallaby Grevy's zebra

94. Grizzly Bears In Peril For grizzly bears to flourish again, habitats stretching from Yellowstone to northern Canada must be protected, restored and linked. grizzly bears in Peril. http://www.savebiogems.org/bears/index.asp

Home About BioGems About NRDC Send a Postcard ... Check Your Action Visa Pick a BioGem Arctic Refuge Castle-Bighorn Cumberland Plateau Everglades Heart of the Boreal Macal River Valley Olivillo Coastal Forest Redrock Wilderness Tahuamanú Rainforest Tongass National Forest Western Arctic Reserve Yellowstone/Rockies BioGems Watchlist In North America, the grizzly's penchant for hunting alone and fiercely defending its young has long made it a symbol of the frontier spirit. But despite its rugged image, experts say, the grizzly bear is more vulnerable to human activity than any other wildlife species in the Northern Rockies. Currently, oil and gas companies are pressing to develop vast swaths of wildlands in the western United States and Canada, even as logging, motor-vehicle recreation and rural sprawl continue to lay waste to these pristine areas. Other dangers, such as mining, also loom: in Montana, a proposed copper and silver mine threatens to poison the mountain rivers and streams of Montana's Cabinet-Yaak wilderness. As a result of escalating development, grizzly habitats including the Yellowstone/Greater Rockies and Castle-Bighorn BioGems are shrinking and fragmenting, leaving small grizzly populations isolated from food sources and one another. Roughly 1,000 grizzlies now inhabit the lower 48 states, down from as many as 100,000 in the early 1800s. For these bears to flourish again, grizzly habitats stretching from Yellowstone to northern Canada must be protected, restored and linked. Removing the Yellowstone grizzly from the Endangered Species List which the Bush administration aims to do possibly as early as 2005 would debilitate this fledgling effort, leave bears outside the park vulnerable to hunting and harm other wildlife species as well. According to scientific research, grizzly populations mirror the health of the ecosystems they inhabit. "Where you have grizzlies, you have healthy elk, watersheds and trout," says Louisa Willcox, director of NRDC's wild bears project. "Delisting the bear prematurely would drive it back to the brink of extinction and put scores of other species at risk."

95. Grizzly Bear - Alberta Sustainable Resource Development grizzly bears reach breeding maturity by the age of 6 or 7 years. Like black bears, grizzly bears are omnivorous (eat both plants and animals). http://www3.gov.ab.ca/srd/fw/hunting/gbear.html

Contact Us Search Location: Alberta Government Sust. Res. Dev. F/W Living F/W ... Species Grizzly Bear Last Update/Review: February 24, 2004 Grizzly Bear Seasons The following are composites of all seasons available in each hunting region. Grizzly bear special licences are only available to residents of Alberta through a draw. Specific season information is provided in the current Alberta Guide to Hunting Regulations , available on-line and in hard copy Seasons (last update: 2004 Feb) Region Archery General Boreal Not Applicable April 1 to May 31* Mountains Not Applicable April 1 to May 15 Foothills Not Applicable April 1 to May 15 Parkland Closed Closed Prairie Closed Closed * In Wildlife Management Unit 527, the season closes May 15. More information and a map is available in the news release at http://www.gov.ab.ca/acn/200402/15841.html Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) (last update 2004 February) The grizzly bear is the largest and most powerful of Alberta's carnivores. Adults weigh from 140 to 450 kg (300 to 1000 lb.); sows average about 50 kg lighter than boars. GrizzIy bears vary in color from tawny-brown to black. Often the hair is sun-bleached giving it a "grizzled" appearance. In profile, the snout rises sharply into a broad "dished" face. There is a hump of long hair on the neck and shoulders. However, this hair may be shed for a period in late spring and summer. Claws are long, curved and obvious in tracks.

96. The Salt Lake Tribune -- Grizzly Bears Clawing Their Way Back In West grizzly bears clawing their way back in West. By Brent Israelsen retirement. My whole career has been nothing but grizzly bears. My whole http://www.sltrib.com/2004/May/05232004/utah/168911.asp

document.writeln(AAMB1); WORLD UTAH BUSINESS SPORTS ... CLASSIFIEDS SUNDAY May 23, 2004 Reader Feedback Learn about our new reader panel here. Quick Search Utah Contents Weather Archives Utah Politics ... Privacy Policy Grizzly bears clawing their way back in West By Brent Israelsen The Salt Lake Tribune YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK The grizzly bear massive, agile and highly adapted to its environs is the undisputed king of the wild. Life here, though, is hardly served on a silver platter. To satisfy their voracious appetites, grizzlies wander for miles a day, searching for pine nuts and cutworm moths, clover and wildflowers. Some will fish a cutthroat from a stream, chase down an elk or bison, or scavenge carcasses already felled by wolves, weather or disease. Along the way, they must avoid humans, their only rival. It is, as biologists say, a tough way to make a living. But Ursus arctos horribilis the West's most rugged of individualists, once pushed to the brink of extinction is making a comeback in and around Yellowstone National Park, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

97. Lewis And Clark In North Dakota grizzly bears. On October 20, shortly after entering present day North Dakota, the expedition had their first encounter with a grizzly bear. http://dorgan.senate.gov/lewis_and_clark/bears.html

Grizzly Bears On October 20, shortly after entering present day North Dakota, the expedition had their first encounter with a grizzly bear. Having heard of the strength and ferocity of these bears from the Indians, members of the expedition were curious to see and hunt one. They would get their opportunity and learn first-hand how difficult the bears were to kill. Clark wrote: In his diary on May 5, 1805 Lewis wrote of one encounter: By a week later, Lewis wrote in his diary: "I find that the curiossity of our party is pretty well satisfyed with rispect to this anamal." Two of the six woodcuts in the first illustrated account of the April 29, 1805 - Capt. Lewis was chased before he killed the first grizzly bear taken by the expedition. July 15, 1806 - After his horse was spooked by a bear, Hugh McNeal stunned the bear with his gun and found refuge in a tree. Return to Sen. Dorgan's home page

98. The Yellowstone Net Grizzly Page find them grizzly bears range throughout Yellowstone but are most often seen in and around the Dunraven Pass area and just past the turn off to Mount Washburn. http://www.yellowstone.net/wildlife/grizzly.htm

YELLOWSTONE'S WILDLIFE Grizzly Bear Select your modem speed for a brief RealPlayer video clip The Grizzly Bear is a powerful predator, capable of out sprinting a horse, and weighing as much as 350-600 pounds. Grizzlies are omnivorous, meaning they eat both meat and plants. In Yellowstone, grizzlies feed on elk, trout, bison carrion, pinenuts, grasses, roots, and berries. Certain characteristics distinguish grizzlies from black bears. The grizzly is larger, both in girth and weight. The grizzly's coat ranges from tawny cinnamon to light brown or even black. Some grizzlies are flecked with recognizable "silver tips," creating the "grizzled" look. A feature also associated with grizzlies is the shoulder hump, and area of well- defined muscle. Another is his dish-shaped face. Grizzlies hibernate in dens during the winter. This is when the cubs are born. Emerging from their dens in the spring with one to three cubs, the mothers are very protective. They will not hesitate to charge intruders which they perceive as threatening their cubs. Where to find them Grizzly Bears range throughout Yellowstone but are most often seen in and around the Dunraven Pass area and just past the turn off to Mount Washburn. Another good area is across the Yellowstone River in Hayden Valley and in the Fishing Bridge area. Also in Lamar Valley. A good pair of binoculars or a spotting scope is a must.

99. Hunting Black And Brown/Grizzly Bears Hunting Black Brown/grizzly bears. Introduction. Black bears and grizzly bears may live in the same area but differ in behavior, habitat preference, and diet. http://www.wildlife.alaska.gov/hunt_trap/hunting/huntbear.cfm

Contacts Licenses/Permits Regulations News ... Publications Note: Introduction Black bears and grizzly bears may live in the same area but differ in behavior, habitat preference, and diet. Black bears prefer the mixed habitats of lowlands, like those of the Tanana Flats. They thrive on berries, carrion, vegetation and other wildlife. Grizzly bears generally live in high country above timberline where they dig for roots and ground squirrels, eat berries, and actively hunt caribou and other wildlife. Brown and grizzly bears are the same species. The smaller, inland brown bears are often called grizzlies. The bigger coastal bears are called brown bears and the extremely large brown bears on Kodiak Island are often referred to as Kodiak bears. Hunting regulations for grizzly, brown, and Kodiak bears are listed in the regulations booklet under the heading “Bear, Brown/Grizzly.” Licenses, Harvest Ticket/Report Cards, Tags, Guides, and Permits Several brown and grizzly bear hunts are conducted as drawing or registration permit hunts. Check the permit hunt newspapers and the regulations booklet carefully for information about permit hunts and to make sure you are hunting in an area that is open to you. Resident hunters must have a $25 brown/grizzly bear tag to take a grizzly bear in most areas of the state. No tag is required in 19D, 25D, parts of 13 and 20D, or in the three subsistence brown bear management areas.

100. Grizzly Bear At ExZOOberance! Although the name grizzly bear is sometimes used to refer to all brown bears, grizzly actually refers to one subspecies in the northwestern interior of North http://www.exzooberance.com/virtual zoo/they walk/grizzly bear/grizzly bear.htm

Home Page ) Virtual Zoo ( They Walk They Swim They Fly Animal Photographs ( Free Animal Pictures Animal Photo Gallery Animal Web Cams Zoo and Aquarium Directory ... Animal Magazines - Guaranteed Lowest Prices Grizzly Bear Brown Bear, also Grizzly Bear, any member of a species of northern bear, the widest ranging of all bear species. Several subspecies range throughout wilderness areas in North America, Europe, and Asia. Although the name grizzly bear is sometimes used to refer to all brown bears, grizzly actually refers to one subspecies in the northwestern interior of North America. Members of the subspecies that range throughout coastal Alaska and western Canada are known as Kodiak bears; those on Alaska’s Kodiak Archipelago are also called Kodiak bears. On the Eurasian land mass, brown bears extend from Norway to the Siberian peninsula and as far south as Greece and Iraq. Brown bears have large, plantigrade feet (heel and sole touching the ground) and five long claws on their front paws to aid in digging. They may be almost black or very light beige; a few brown bears are pure white. The grizzly bear has deep chocolate brown fur with silver tips. The Kodiak bear is uniformly brown and usually has a ruff of longer hair that makes the head look larger. Brown bears, along with polar bears, are the largest of the bear species. Brown bears range in weight from 95 to 780 kg (209 to 1716 lb), and adult males generally weigh more than adult females. Kodiak bears, which often feed on salmon, weigh more than 440 kg (970 lb); many males weigh more than 700 kg (1540 lb). Grizzly bears, with a diet of berries, vegetation, and small mammals, are smaller than Kodiak bears. Depending on habitat, the average weight of grizzlies varies from 150 to 360 kg (330 to 794 lb) in Alaska and British Columbia, 95 to 139 kg (209 to 306 lb) in the Yukon Territory, and 102 to 324 kg (224 to 714 lb) in Yellowstone National Park.

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