Grizzly Bear Animal Information
Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) - A.K.A. Silvertip. A solid hit behind the front shoulder from your seven millimeter magnum, sends the mighty beast tumbling into the alders. To your surprise, he’s back on his feet and charging at full speed, straight for you. Your mind is racing. Where should I aim? What if I miss? Is this the end of the line for me? You react quickly, Bang, Bang, Bang, Bang, as your last shell is spent the grizzly expires a mere 5 feet in front of you. You thank God you are still alive and the stories begin. The grizzly is symbolic of the American wilderness and gets its name from its grizzled silvertip coat. It is best known for its brute like mannerism and its ability to lick its weight in bobcats. The grizzly can live up to 25 years and has an average weight of 300-600 pounds. While its much larger cousin, the Coastal Brown Bear can achieve weights in excess of 1,400 pounds.
