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Brown Bears (aka Grizzlies and Kodiaks)

 

Brown Bears, known as Grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states live 20 to 25 years in the wild. in Alaska the bear is known as the Alaskan Brown Bear or Kodiak bear. Here you find facts about their habitat, range, breeding, habits along with photos, videos, links to organizations dedicated to saving grizzlies and other bears.

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Scientific Classification 

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Ursidae
Genus: Ursus
Species: U. arctos
Subspecies: U. a. horribilis


From Wikipedia

Features: What Do Brown Bears Look Like? 

The Grizzlies are yellowish brown to dark brown, often with white-tipped hairs. They have a distinctive hump on their shoulders and their faces in profile usually appear somewhat concave. Their claws on the front feet are nearly 4 inches long.

Brown Bears stand about 4 feet tall and the adult males weigh from 300 to 860 pounds (135 to 390 kilograms and females weigh from 205 to 455 pounds (95 to 205 kilograms).

The weight of these bears differ between populations and between times of the year. For instance, some bears can weigh 2 times as much in the fall as they weigh in the Spring (due to hibernating during the winter).

At birth cubs weigh from 11 ounces to 1 pound 6 ounces (340 to 680 grams).

Although big, Brown Bears are extremely agile and fast, and can reach speeds of 35 to 40 mph.

Brown Bear Photo Gallery 

My favorite bear photos are by ucumari on Flickr. These are just a few. Click ucumari to see her complete polar bear set.

Conservation Status

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)


From Wikipedia

Conservation Status - U.S.

"In 1975, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service listed the grizzly bear as a threatened species in the Lower 48 states, under the *Endangered Species Act. In Alaska, where there are estimated to be over 30,000 grizzly bears, they are classified as a game animal with regionally established regulations. The Yellowstone population of grizzly bears was declared recovered and removed from the 'Threatened' species list in April of 2007."
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Habitat: Where Do Brown Bears Live? 

Brown bears are found in a variety of habitats from dense forests and sub alpine mountain areas to tundra in the Arctic. At one time they were abundant on the central plains of North America. The Brown Bears there have been exterminated.

Because of 30 years of intensive management, Grizzly Bears in Yellowstone have increased from 200 bears in 1975 to about 600 today. In 1975 they were listed as "threatened" and major steps were taken to ensure their survival. That may come to an end if the move to de-list the Grizzly Bears in the Yellowstone ecosystem succeeds.

LIFE SPAN: Brown Bears in the wild live 20 to 25 years.

98% of the U.S. brown bears (grizzlies) live in Alaska

Range: How Far Do Brown Bears Roam? 

The Brown Bear has the widest range of any species of bear in the world. They are found in eastern and western Europe, across northern Asia and in Japan. They are found In North America in western Canada, Alaska, and in the states of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, and Washington.

Breeding: How Brown Bears Breed 

Female Brown Bears reach sexual maturity at 4-1/2 to 7 years of age. Males may become sexually mature at the same age, however, due to their small size, they probably don't breed until they are 8 to 10 years old.

Although mating takes place from early May to the middle of July, implantation does not occur until about October or November with cubs being born January to March. Litter size can be from 1 to 4 cubs, but most frequently 2 cubs are born. Cubs remain with their mothers for at 2-1/2 years, which means the female only breeds every 3 years.

Baby Brown Bear

National Wildlife Federation 

Protecting Brown Bears and The Environment

When I discovered the problems facing bears, I looked for an organization that I could work with to help save them. I found the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). Their mission is to protect wildlife for our children's future, connect people with nature and to confront global warming.

I am proud to be a member of NWF and to support them in their efforts to save Bears and other animals from extinction.

The NWF is also helping to lead a nationwide grassroots effort to protect the Arctic Refuge. For more information on this click NWF-Arctic Refuge. Or, for membership information, click NWF Membership.

Other Non-Profits Helping Save Bears 

#1

Defenders Of Wildlife

For thirty years, Defenders has been actively invo more...1 point

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Polar Bear: Grizzly Bear, Panda, Kodiak, Brown, Sun and Black Bears

Polar Bear with Grizzly Bear, Panda, Kodiak, Sun, more...1 point

#3

Great Bear Foundation

Conserving bears and habitat worldwide.1 point

#4

Grizzly Bear - National Wildlife Federation

The grizzly is a symbol of the American wilderness more...1 point

#5

Vital Ground

With the grizzly bear as its compass, Vital Ground more...1 point

Alaska Quarter Bears Image of Brown Bear 

The new Alaska quarter bears the image of a brown bear. It went into circulation on Monday, Aug. 25, 2008. Image provided by the U.S. Mint (AP Photo/U.S. Mint)

Books On Brown Bears For Adults 

Here are some great books on Brown Bears. Let people know which you think are the best by voting for your favorite book. It's okay to vote for more than 1. And, you can add a another one from Amazon or take a copy of this list. If you add one, don't forget to vote for it!

#1

Walking the Big Wild: From Yellowstone to the Yukon on the Grizzly Bears' Trail by Karsten Heuer

Walking the Big Wild: From Yellowstone to the Yukon on the Grizzly Bears' Trail by Karsten Heuer

Walk wild Route Y2Y with wolves, bears, the author more...1 point

#2

Among Grizzlies: Living with Wild Bears in Alaska by Timothy Treadwell, Jewel Palovak

Among Grizzlies: Living with Wild Bears in Alaska by Timothy Treadwell, Jewel Palovak

Living with Wild Bears in Alaska

"A heart-stop more...1 point

#3

Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness by Doug Peacock

Grizzly Years: In Search of the American Wilderness by Doug Peacock

For nearly twenty years, alone and unarmed, author more...1 point

#4

The Grizzly Bear Family Book by Michio Hoshino

The Grizzly Bear Family Book by Michio Hoshino

The Animal Family books are not just written by th more...1 point

#5

The Grizzly Maze: Timothy Treadwell's Fatal Obsession with Alaskan Bears by Nick Jans

The Grizzly Maze: Timothy Treadwell's Fatal Obsession with Alaskan Bears by Nick Jans

In the tradition of Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild a more...1 point

Ursus arctos horribilis, commonly known as the grizzly or brown bear, is one of the most feared animals on the planet. As its most outspoken protector, Timothy Treadwell tirelessly sought to overturn the perception of grizzlies as dangerously aggr...

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#6

Growing Up Grizzly: The True Story of Baylee and Her Cubs (Falcon Guide) by Amy Shapira, Douglas H. Chadwick

Growing Up Grizzly: The True Story of Baylee and Her Cubs (Falcon Guide) by Amy Shapira, Douglas H. Chadwick

Follow the true story of a young bear all alone in more...1 point

Books On Brown Bears For Kids 

Here are some great books on brown bears your kids might enjoy. Let people know which your kids like the best by voting. It's okay to vote for more than 1. And, you can add a another one from Amazon or take a copy of this list. If you add one, don't forget to vote for it!

#1

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.

A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome b more...0 points

#2

Brown Bear & Friends Board Book Gift Set by Bill Martin, Eric Carle

Brown Bear & Friends Board Book Gift Set by Bill Martin, Eric Carle

With more than 6.5 million copies sold in board bo more...0 points

#3

Little Fur Family Deluxe Edition by Margaret Wise Brown

Little Fur Family Deluxe Edition by Margaret Wise Brown

There was a little fur family
warm as toast
smaller more...0 points

There was a little fur family
warm as toast
smaller than most
in little fur coats
and they lived in a warm wooden tree.

The Little Fur Family tells the story of a little fur child's day in the woods. The day ends when his big fur parents tuck him in bed "all soft and warm," and sing him to sleep with a lovely bedtime song.

Cuddle up to a classic with this timeless story! Garth William's soft illustrations join Margaret Wise Brown's rhythmic text to create a gentle lullaby. Bound in imitation fur, L...

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#4

Big Brown Bear (Green Light Readers Level 1) by David McPhail

Big Brown Bear (Green Light Readers Level 1) by David McPhail

Bear is very big, very brown, and very busy. His t more...0 points

Video Of Alaska's Brown Bears 

Protecting Alaska's Brown Bears (CBS News)

Game wardens in Alaska were debating whether to open no-hunting buffer zones near a wildlife sanctuary, home to a large number of brown bears. Jerry Bowen reports on the major uproar that ensued. (CBSNews.com)

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Brown Bear Mom And Cubs

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Save Our Bears (SOB) Group 

Member of Save Our Bears Group -- a group of lenses devoted to help change the plight all of the 8 bear species through awareness and fund raising.

The lenses show the wonderful nature of bears and many will, at the same time, shine a spotlight on the dangers bears face including: trophy hunters, gall bladder and bile farming, pollution, bear baiting, global warming, and habitat destruction.

You'll also find fun lenses on great polar bear movies, books, teddy bears, even cartoon and toy bears.

Click Save Our Bears (SOB) to go to the group page.

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Animal Origami for the Enthusiast: Step-by-Step Instructions in Over 900 Diagrams/25 Original Models (Origami)

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Animal Origami for the Enthusiast is complete with step-by-step instructions in over 900 Diagrams/25 Original Models (Origami) ncluding the bear pictured above.

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Brown Bears (Grizzlies) in the News 

The Associated Press: One state left: US Mint circulates Alaska quarters
The U.S. Mint's 50-state quarter collection is almost complete, with the penultimate state issuing a coin featuring a grizzly bear with a salmon in its jaws...

How you can support National Wildlife Federation's 

Alaska Natural Resource Center

NWF and their Alaska Natural Resource Center are leading a nationwide grassroots effort to protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR).

Their campaigns address the issue of climate change and its effect on polar bears from many angles, including clean energy, sustainable tourism, youth conservation leadership, reversing nature deficit, and protecting wildlife from global warming through adaptive management of habitat.

For more information on NWF click NWF-Arctic Refuge. Or, for membership information, click NWF Membership.

For the Alaska Natural Resource Center's office, click Alaska Resource Center.

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ElizabethJeanAllen

Great lens. Do to TV shows and movies, Grizzly Bears have a bad rep. Your love of the bears shines through your lens.
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Posted August 09, 2008

chefkeem

In a few short weeks, I'll be facing these beautiful animals again, when they try to get into my Alaska lodge kitchen trash...oh, man!
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It was an amazing experience for me to see bears in Canada while on holiday; I am fascinated by them and it was great to read about them here. Wonderful photos!

Posted June 14, 2008

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