grizzly bear

     

The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), also known as the silvertip bear, is a subspecies of brown bear (Ursus arctos) that lives in the uplans of western North America.

Trivia about grizzly bear

  • This endangered species of brown bear can grow to a height of 8 feet
  • Ursus arctos horribilis
  • Also known as a silvertip, it can weigh up to 900 pounds
  • In Yellowstone's history only 4 have died from attacks by this animal, Ursus arctos horriblis
  • This big fella of northern North America is named for its grizzled fur
  • Raccoons' fur may be silver-tipped, like the fur that gives this North American animal its name
  • The California poppy is the state's official flower & this tough critter is the official state animal

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