Grizzly Bears
This is all about grizzly bears. The word "grizzly" in its name refers to "grizzled" or grey hairs in its fur, but when naturalist George Ord formally named the bear in 1815 he misunderstood the word as "grisly", to produce its biological Latin specific or subspecific name "horribilis". Technically, brown and grizzly bears are classified as the same species, Ursus arctos. The term “brown bear” is commonly used to refer to the members of this species found in coastal areas where salmon is the primary food source. Brown bears found inland and in northern habitats are often called “grizzlies.” Brown bears on Kodiak Island are classified as a distinct subspecies from those on the mainland because they are genetically and physically isolated. The shape of their skulls also differs slightly. At the bottom of this page you will find links to free grizzly bear screensavers, free grizzly bear desktop wallpapers, grizzly bear games, puzzles and more.
Name:
The word "grizzly" in its name refers to "grizzled" or grey hairs in its fur, but when naturalist George Ord formally named the bear in 1815 he misunderstood the word as "grisly", to produce its biological Latin specific or subspecific name "horribilis".
More Grizzly Bear Information:
- Grizzly Bear - Physical Description
- Grizzly Bear - Diet
- Grizzly Bear - Range
- Grizzly Bear - Social Structure Mating
- Grizzly Bear - Social Structure Cubs
- Grizzly Bear - Denning
- Grizzly Bear - Interactions With Other Carnivores
- Grizzly Bear - Legal Status & Life Span
- Grizzly Bear - Protection
- Grizzly Bear - Encounters
- Grizzly Bear - Attacks & Human Interactions
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