Grizzly Bear (Ursus Arctos Horribilis)

Grizzly Bear (Ursus Arctos Horribilis)

* Family: Ursidae,

* Genus: Ursus,

* Species: U. arctos,

* Subspecies: U. a. horribilis,

* Phylum: Chordata,

* Class: Mammalia,

* Order: Carnivora,

* Type: Mammal,

* Diet: Omnivore,

* Size: 5 to 8 ft (1.5 to 2.5 m),

* Weight: 800 lbs (363 kg),

* Average life span in the wild: 25 years,

* Protection status: Threatened.

* Video : from""MacQuarrie-Byrne Filmsplus""

** Did you know? The grizzly bear is a North American subspecies of the brown bear.

*** Grizzly bears are found in Asia, Europe and North America, giving them one of the widest ranges compared to other bear species. The grizzly bear originated in Eurasia and traveled to North America approximately 50,000 years ago.

More Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grizzly_Bear

or http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/grizzly-bear/

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