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Grizzly Bear in United States

The hump-backed giant of the American West — a powerful omnivore whose presence defines wild mountain country from Alaska to the Rockies.

Grizzly Bear

The species

The grizzly bear is a subspecies of brown bear distinguished by the prominent muscle hump over its shoulders, a dish-shaped face, and long pale-tipped guard hairs that give it a grizzled appearance. Adults can weigh over 400 kilograms and run faster than a horse over short distances.

Habitat in United States

Grizzlies occupy remote montane forests, alpine meadows, river valleys, and — in Alaska and British Columbia — coastal estuaries during salmon runs. They need large undeveloped territories with diverse seasonal food and secure denning sites for winter.

Where to spot one

  • Central Park

    New York City

    Urban ponds for mallards, pigeons on the paths, and sparrows in every shrub — a compact starter loop in Manhattan.

  • Golden Gate Park

    San Francisco

    Lakes, meadows, and tree cover where common birds and park wildlife turn an afternoon stroll into a discovery session.

  • Suburban Park Systems

    Nationwide

    Local green spaces across the US — pond edges, playground perimeters, and dog-walking trails where the everyday species gather.

  • Neighbourhood Streets

    Nationwide

    Front gardens, fence lines, and café patios — where house cats watch from walls and sparrows squabble over crumbs.

Conservation status

LC — Least Concern

Brown bears globally are Least Concern, but grizzlies in the lower 48 states remain federally protected in most areas after historic range loss. Populations are recovering in parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Washington.

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