Furry Facts
Grizzly Bear fact file:
How it moves: grizzly bears typically walk on four legs but they can stand and even walk short distances on their hind legs, giving them a better view of their surroundings and making them appear more threatening to attackers.
What it eats: grizzly bears are omnivores. That means they eat both plants and animals. They have been known to eat other large animals when available such as moose, deer, sheep, bison and even black bears! Much of the grizzly bear’s diet is made up of nuts, berries, leaves and fruit. Grizzly bears who live near water also eat fish such as salmon, trout and bass.
Where it lives: grizzly bears live in North America; they prefer open country such as arctic tundra, but can also be found in woodlands and mountain environments.
Avenging quality: grizzly bears have very good eyesight and can see other animals from far away as well as fish when they are underwater. For detecting food the grizzly bear uses its very developed sense of smell.
Fun fact: grizzly bears weigh around 800 lbs (363 kg) and can grow up to 8ft tall. Despite their size, they can also run quite fast and have been recorded running around 30 miles an hour!
