[Animals] Grizzly Bear Po[CENSORED]tion by State

[Wassim MH]

Grizzly bears are large, ferocious members of the Ursus family, which are native to North America. Where will you find these big bears? Here is your guide to the grizzly bear po[CENSORED]tion by state.

Meet the Grizzly Bear

The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is also known as the North American brown bear. It is a large bear that is native to North America. The grizzly is known for its large size and aggressive behavior. In terms of size, a male grizzly stands over 3 feet tall and can weigh more than 500 pounds.

Unlike the black bear, the grizzly is not shy around humans. Although a grizzly won’t go out of its way to attack humans, it can be dangerous to meet one in the wild. In March 2022, a hiker in Montana was killed by grizzlies. Since 2020, eight people have been killed by grizzlies in the Yellowstone region. Conservationists believe that attacks have increased because more people have moved into rural areas near bear habitats.

 

Although they were once widespread throughout most of the western range of the United States, grizzlies now live in just a few northwestern regions. Like black bears, they were hunted almost to extinction in some areas, and they are still threatened by habitat loss. Grizzlies are protected under the Endangered Species Act and many state wildlife protection laws.

Conservationists note that the grizzlies living in the U.S. are thriving. They have regular breeding rates, and their po[CENSORED]tions appear to be increasing. Conservation efforts have increased grizzly po[CENSORED]tions in all these states, and grizzlies have set up breeding po[CENSORED]tions beyond their conservation areas.

Until 2016, there were six ecosystems set aside for grizzlies in the United States:

Greater Yellowstone National Park
Northern Continental Divide
Cabinet-Yaak Ecosystem
North Cascades
Bitterroot
In 2016, the Greater Yellowstone area was delisted because bear po[CENSORED]tions were stable there.

What do grizzly bears eat?

Like all bears, they are omnivores who eat what is readily available in their environment. Grizzlies eat up to 90 pounds of food a day. They have an extremely varied diet that can include:

Mammals, including badgers, rabbits, and foxes

Rodents

Insects

Fruits

Honey

Elk’s calves

Trout

Salmon

Pine nuts

Grasses

Roots

Berries

Apples

Corn

What is their po[CENSORED]tion in the United States?

There are an estimated 55,000 grizzly bears in North America. In the United States, that po[CENSORED]tion is limited to Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming. There are about 21,000 grizzlies in Canada.

 

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