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Source: BC Gov.

How Big Are Grizzly Bears?

• On average, a grizzly bear will grow 1.8m long from its nose to its tail, but they have been 
  recorded as long as 2.7m 

  •  When standing on their hind legs, grizzlies can reach 
     heights of up to 3 meters

Check out the size of these Grizzlies from Coastal Bears of Katmai National Park 

Click  to view a larger photo... here are just a few! 

•  Adult Weight 

  •  According to the Grizzly Bears In BC web-site: 

    • The Grizzly's body shape and long fur make then look heavier than they actually are 

    • Exceptionally large bears have been recorded over 500 kg (1,100 lb.)
      ... with the largest at 680 kg 

    • In BC, spring weights of adult male grizzly bears average around 220 kg (480 lb.) 
      ... between 250 kg to 350 kg 

    • Average fall weights are about 30% to 40% greater 

    •  And females are about half the weight of males 

  •  Grizzly Bear weight varies according to whether: 

    •  They are male or female (males are bigger) 

    •  Their age (they are the heaviest around 8 - 12 years of age) 

    •  The season (they are usually heavier in autumn than in spring) 

    •  The food supply (the more available and abundant, the bigger grizzlies grow) 

    •  The geographic area in which they live (they are heavier in coastal than in interior regions)

  •  Grizzly Bear Males are 1.2 to 2.2 times as heavy as females 

    • The heavier a male is the better chance he has of successfully breeding with a female 

    • The heavier a female is the better are her chances of having cubs 

Check out this explanation about the Body Size of Grizzlies and Black Bears

Source:  Bears In BC - Hinterland - BC Government - Grizzly Bears In BC

To find out more, check out  at the Grizzly/Brown Bear Facts web-site 

 

Grizzly Bear Index

Grizzly Bear Introduction
What Colour Are They?
What's Under All That Fur?
Grizzly Bears In Action
Grizzly Bear Activities
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