Brown bear - Wikipedia
WEBThe brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a large bear native to Eurasia and North America. It is one of the largest land carnivorans, rivaled in size only by its closest relative, the polar bear, which is much less variable in size and slightly bigger on average.
Brown bear | Diet, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 13, 2024 · brown bear, (Ursus arctos), shaggy-haired bear (family Ursidae) native to Europe, Asia, and northwestern North America. Numerous forms of the brown bear have been described; they are treated as several subspecies of Ursus arctos.
Grizzly bear - Wikipedia
WEBThe grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), also known as the North American brown bear or simply grizzly, is a population or subspecies [3] of the brown bear inhabiting North America. In addition to the mainland grizzly (Ursus arctos horribilis), other morphological forms of brown bear in North America are sometimes identified as grizzly bears.
Brown / Grizzly Bear Facts - North American Bear Center
WEBBrown / Grizzly Bear Facts. Taxonomy: While there has been much confusion about the taxonomy of brown bears (Ursus arctos), taxonomists agree there are at least two subspecies in North America — the grizzly bear (U. a. …
Brown Bears - U.S. National Park Service
WEBApr 5, 2022 · Brown bears (Ursus arctos) can be distinguished from American black and polar bears by their distinct shoulder hump, dish-shaped face, and long claws. They can vary in color from black to blonde. Brown bears, also known as grizzly bears, can be found in many of our national parks.
Brown Bear Facts: Behavior, Diet, Habitat, and More - ThoughtCo
WEBApr 4, 2019 · The brown bear (Ursus arctos) is the most widely distributed bear in the world. It is found in North America and Eurasia. There are several subspecies of the brown bear, including the grizzly bear and kodiak bear. The brown bear's closest relative is the polar bear (Ursus maritimus).
Brown Bear - National Geographic
WEBThe awe-inspiring brown bear lives in the forests and mountains of northern North America, Europe, and Asia. It is the most widely distributed bear in the world.
Brown Bear | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBFormerly hunted for its hides, meat, and as a big game trophy, the brown bear’s most severe threats are currently habitat destruction and hunting. Learn more about what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.
Bears of the Last Frontier | Brown Bear Facts | Nature | PBS
WEBJul 9, 2012 · The grizzly is a North American subspecies of brown bear with the Latin name Ursus arctos horribilis. The correct scientific name for a grizzly is “brown bear,” but only coastal bears in Alaska...
Brown Bear (Ursus arctos arctos) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WEBOverview. Brown bears have furry coats in shades of blonde, brown, black, or a combination of those colors. The longer outer guard hairs of the brown bear are often tipped with white or silver, giving a "grizzled" appearance. Their tail is …