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[[Image:Grizzly bear.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Two grizzly bears in [[Yellowstone]] park.]] | [[Image:Grizzly bear.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Two grizzly bears in [[Yellowstone]] park.]] | ||
| − | The '''Grizzly bear''' (Ursus arctos) is a large [[omnivorous]] [[mammal]] that resides in parts of [[North America]]. A grizzly bear's diet consists primarily on [[berries]], [[root]]s, and [[salmon]]. Grizzly bears are also known to | + | The '''Grizzly bear''' (Ursus arctos) is a large [[omnivorous]] [[mammal]] that resides in parts of [[North America]]. A grizzly bear's diet consists primarily on [[berries]], [[root]]s, and [[salmon]]. Grizzly bears are also known to occasional prey on [[moose]], [[honey]] and [[black bear]] cubs. |
| − | Grizzly bears will | + | Grizzly bears will occasional cross-breed with [[polar bears]], creating a grizzly-polar [[hybrid]]. These hybrids are rare however.<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12738644/ Wild find: Half grizzly, half polar bear], [[Associated Press (AP)|Associated Press]], ''[[MSNBC]]'', May. 11, 2006</ref> |
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Grizzly bears are a danger for campers due to their tendency to raid campsites when food isn't properly disposed of. It is recommended that food is placed in a sealed container and then placed in a high location. | Grizzly bears are a danger for campers due to their tendency to raid campsites when food isn't properly disposed of. It is recommended that food is placed in a sealed container and then placed in a high location. | ||
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Revision as of 20:19, October 12, 2008
The Grizzly bear (Ursus arctos) is a large omnivorous mammal that resides in parts of North America. A grizzly bear's diet consists primarily on berries, roots, and salmon. Grizzly bears are also known to occasional prey on moose, honey and black bear cubs.
Grizzly bears will occasional cross-breed with polar bears, creating a grizzly-polar hybrid. These hybrids are rare however.[1]
Danger to humans
Grizzly bears are a danger for campers due to their tendency to raid campsites when food isn't properly disposed of. It is recommended that food is placed in a sealed container and then placed in a high location.
Small northern towns may have problems with grizzly bears if their garbage isn't placed in proper bear-proof garbage disposal units.
Popular culture
Grizzly bears have been star attractions in film and television. One such bear, named Bart, starred in the film The Bear; in the television series The Life and Times of Grizzley Adams the character of Ben was played by a female grizzly named Bozo.
References
- ↑ Wild find: Half grizzly, half polar bear, Associated Press, MSNBC, May. 11, 2006