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grizzly bear
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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"grizzly bear." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "grizzly bear." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 26, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-grizzlybear.html "grizzly bear." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 26, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-grizzlybear.html |
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