Grizzly bear
Ursus arctos horribilis
ok. 120 cmAdult male
at the shoulder
at the shoulder
- Mass
- 80–600+ kgSzeroki zakres gatunku
Grizzly bear — size comparison
The grizzly is a North American form of the brown bear. It inhabits mountain forests, meadows and tundra, among other habitats. A broad head, powerful paws and
Silhouette comparison
Height
Ground barkReference values · details in the profiles
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 120 cm
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Grizzly bear — size comparison — facts and sources
The grizzly is a North American form of the brown bear. It inhabits mountain forests, meadows and tundra, among other habitats. A broad head, powerful paws and a prominent shoulder hump distinguish it. The hump consists of muscles moving the forelimbs, especially useful for digging for food. Fur can be brown, pale or very dark, often with lighter hair tips.
It is an omnivore whose diet changes with the seasons. Plants, insects, fish, carrion and mammals are eaten according to local availability. A strong sense of smell helps locate hidden food. Adults generally live alone, although abundant food can attract several bears.
Females care for their young independently, teaching them feeding locations and ways of obtaining food. Seasonal availability influences movement and the accumulation of energy reserves before winter.
Animal Diversity Web podaje niedźwiedziom brunatnym 90–150 cm w barku oraz ogromne różnice masy między populacjami. Na planszy pokazujemy dorosłego samca o reprezentatywnej wysokości 120 cm na czterech łapach — nie wysokość niedźwiedzia stojącego pionowo.