*** About Grizzly Bears: Grizzly bears, or Ursus arctos horribilis, are significant figures in wildlife conservation and native to North America. As one of the largest predators on the continent, these bears have a diet that includes fish, plants, and large mammals. Their distinctive hump, which is actually a massive muscle over their shoulders, helps them to dig and to wield formidable strength. Grizzlies are solitary animals, with adult males often requiring up to 500 square miles of territory as their habitat. Despite their fierce reputation, grizzly bears spend much of their time foraging and can often be seen in coastal areas during salmon runs. Conservation efforts are critical to maintaining their populations, which have dwindled due to habitat loss and other environmental pressures.

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