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A direct front portrait of a grizzly bear showing thick, golden-brown and dark brown fur covering its face and broad head. It gazes forward with small brown eyes and a prominent black leather nose.
North AmericaMammalsLeast Concern

Grizzly Bear

Where Grizzly Bears Live

Continent: North America

Forests, mountains, and tundra across North America, Europe, and Asia, including Alaska, Scandinavia, Russia, and the Rocky Mountains.

The brown bear is one of the largest and most widely distributed bear species on Earth, found across North America, Europe, and Asia in forms ranging from coastal Alaskan grizzlies to smaller Eurasian populations. A powerful omnivore, it relies on seasonal food surges like salmon runs and berry crops to build enough fat reserves for winter dormancy. Despite its size, it's a surprisingly fast and agile animal. Brown bears are generally solitary but will tolerate close company at rich, shared food sources.
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North America

Quick Facts

Length icon
LengthUp to 2.8 m (9 ft)
Weight icon
WeightUp to 360 to 600 kg (800 to 1,300 lb) for large coastal males
Lifespan icon
LifespanAround 25 years wild
Speed icon
SpeedUp to 48 km/h (30 mph)
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DietSalmon, berries, roots, insects, and small to large mammals
Clutch icon
Clutch1 to 4 cubs, usually 2, born during winter dormancy
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PopulationWidespread but regionally variable, stable overall
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RangeNorth America, Europe, and Asia

Conservation Status

EXExtinct
EWExtinct in the Wild
CRCritically Endangered
ENEndangered
VUVulnerable
NTNear Threatened
LCLeast Concern
NENot Evaluated

How Grizzly Bears Survive in the Wild

A close-up side view capturing a grizzly bear mid-roar or wide yawn. Its mouth is stretched open at a wide angle, revealing prominent canine teeth, pink gums, and a dark pink tongue. The bear's head is angled upward against a warm, softly blurred background.
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Winter Dormancy

Brown bears enter a winter dormancy, often called hibernation, during which they don't eat, drink, urinate, or defecate for months at a time.

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Social Lives of Grizzly Bears

A grizzly bear standing fully erect on two feet in deep, powdery snow. Its front paws hang loosely at its sides, and its thick brown coat features flecks of snow clinging to the lower belly and legs. The background consists of large gray boulders and scattered evergreen trees under bright daylight.
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Solitary but Tolerant

Brown bears are largely solitary, but will tolerate close proximity at abundant shared food sources like salmon runs.

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Photo Gallery

A tender interaction between a mother grizzly bear and her cub in a bright green grassy field. The small, fluffy cub sits upright on the left, lifting a single paw to make direct contact with the mother's snout. The adult bear occupies the right side of the frame, bent over with a calm expression as she nuzzles her offspring.Side profile shot of a large grizzly bear moving across a grassy meadow dotted with small dandelions. The bear's pronounced dorsal muscle hump, short rounded ears, and dish-shaped facial profile are clearly visible. Its dark legs contrast slightly with the lighter brown and golden-tipped fur across its back.An intense, full-face camera shot focusing entirely on the head of a grizzly bear against a dark background. The bear looks directly forward with bright amber eyes. Its dense, coarse guard hairs radiate outward from its muzzle, highlighting the textured coat and symmetrical facial structure.A mother grizzly bear sits upright amidst tall, slender blades of green grass while her young cub sits snug against her lower torso. Both bears have damp, textured brown fur. The adult turns her head toward the right in profile, while the cub faces forward with its dark eyes looking straight ahead.A close-up side view capturing a grizzly bear mid-roar or wide yawn. Its mouth is stretched open at a wide angle, revealing prominent canine teeth, pink gums, and a dark pink tongue. The bear's head is angled upward against a warm, softly blurred background.A grizzly bear standing fully erect on two feet in deep, powdery snow. Its front paws hang loosely at its sides, and its thick brown coat features flecks of snow clinging to the lower belly and legs. The background consists of large gray boulders and scattered evergreen trees under bright daylight.A grizzly bear balanced on a wet log along the shore of a calm body of water. The bear leans forward toward the camera with its mouth slightly open, showing its lower teeth as if emitting a low growl or vocalization. Its dark brown coat appears wet around the legs and lower belly.An intimate portrait showing a mother bear leaning down to touch her nose to her cub's neck and cheek. The cub sits atop a large, light gray boulder, turning its head slightly outward with wide, curious eyes. Both bears display light golden-brown fur on their heads.Two grizzly bears engaged in play-fighting or sparring outdoors. Both bears stand on two feet, wrapped in a mutual embrace with their forepaws hooked over each other's shoulders. Water droplets spray into the air around them against a pale, overcast sky and green landscape.A front-facing portrait of a massive grizzly bear lounging behind a large fallen log. The bear rests its heavy front limbs over the wood, bringing its long, pale claws into full view. Sunlight illuminates the golden highlights along its facial fur and rounded ears.A front-facing portrait of a brown grizzly bear standing partially submerged in murky green water. The bear leans forward toward the camera with its mouth open, exposing its teeth and tongue as if vocalizing or growling. Lush, tall green grass lines the background behind the water's surface.A tight, full-face close-up shot of a large grizzly bear with thick, reddish-brown fur. The bear looks directly ahead with dark eyes and a black nose. Its upper torso fills most of the frame as it rests behind a flat, light-colored stone ledge with small tufts of green grass clinging to the top.A lighthearted portrait of a full-bodied grizzly bear sitting upright in a expanse of white snow. The bear turns its head toward the camera while lifting its left front paw into the air, showing the dark pads underneath. Flakes of snow stick to its thick, golden-brown coat around its paws and belly.

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