Grizzly Bear
Ursus arctos horribilis
The grizzly bear is a large subspecies of brown bear inhabiting North America. Known for their massive size, powerful build, and iconic hump of muscle above their shoulders.
- Mass (typical / record)
- 250 kg
- Top speed
- 56 km/h
- Body length
- 2.0 m
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitats
- forest, mountains, tundra
Bite force (est.): 1,160 PSI · IUCN: LC (Least Concern)
Sacred to many Indigenous North American peoples as a symbol of strength and healing. The California state flag features a grizzly despite their extirpation from the state.