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Grizzly Bear
Meet the grizzly bear! With its humped shoulders and long claws, this massive bear is one of the strongest animals in the forests and mountains of North America.
Why is it special?
Grizzly bears are one of the largest land predators in North America, with males weighing up to 700 pounds.
They have a distinctive muscular hump on their shoulders that helps power their strong front legs for digging.
How does it live?
Grizzlies are omnivores, eating everything from berries and roots to fish and small animals.
They spend the winter hibernating in dens, sleeping for months without eating.
Amazing facts
A grizzly bear's claws can be up to 4 inches long — great for digging up roots and catching fish.
They can run up to 35 miles per hour, faster than a galloping horse over short distances.
Quick facts
- A grizzly bear's claws can be up to 4 inches long — great for digging up roots and catching fish.
- They can run up to 35 miles per hour, faster than a galloping horse over short distances.
- Grizzlies have an amazing sense of smell, even better than a bloodhound's.
- Cubs stay with their mother for about two years, learning how to find food and stay safe.