Grizzly Bears
Grizzly
bears
are
big
and
brown.
They
are
wild
and
strong.
The
name
“grizzly”
comes
from
the
word
“grizzle.”
Grizzle
means
to
sprinkle
with
gray.
A
grizzly
bear’s
fur
can
be
blond,
brown,
or
almost
black.
The
fur
has
silver-gray
tips.
Grizzly
bears
have
large
claws
and
sharp
teeth.
Grizzly
bears
are
in
North
America,
Asia,
and
Europe.
They
are
only
called
“grizzlies”
in
North
America.
They
live
in
forests.
They
also
live
in
prairies.
Grizzly
bears
eat
both
plants
and
animals.
They
eat
berries
and
nuts.
They
are
good
at
catching
fish.
They
also
eat
squirrels.
Baby
bears
are
called
cubs.
They
are
born
in
dens.
Grizzly
bear
cubs
stay
close
to
their
mothers
for
approximately
two
years.
Grizzly
bears
can
live
to
be
16
to
18
years
old.
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Grizzly Bear Classification: Mammal
Diet: Omnivore
Endangered Status: Least Concern -
Average Length A grizzly bear is longer than a love seat. -
Average Weight A male grizzly bear is heavier than a baby grand piano.
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