Vertebrate Zoology

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grizzly bear

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grizzly bear Large bear, generally considered to be a variety of brown bear (Ursus arctos) although sometimes classified as a separate species (U. horribilis). Once widespread in w North America, the grizzly is now rare except in w Canada, Alaska, and some US national parks. Length: to 2.5m (7ft); weight: 410kg (900lb).

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