Grizzly Bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos horribilis, is a subspecies of the brown bear that resides primarily in North America. These large mammals are characterized by their impressive size, strong limbs, humped shoulders, and long claws, which they use for digging and foraging.
Grizzly bears have a varied diet that includes plants, insects, fish, and mammals. They are notable for their brown fur, which can vary from light cream to almost black, and often have darker legs and commonly lighter or grizzled (grayish) fur on their backs and shoulders, which is how they got their name.
Classification of the Grizzly Bear:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Carnivora
Family: Ursidae
Genus: Ursus
Species: Ursus arctos
Subspecies: Ursus arctos horribilis
Grizzly bears play a crucial role in their ecosystems, acting as apex predators and helping to regulate prey populations and maintain the health and balance of their habitats.
