Facts about grizzly bears
- At this moment the grizzlies live in Alaska and the western territories of Canada, but their homeland is Asia.
- In the 19th and early 20th centuries, these bears were massacred by poachers and farmers, after which hunting for them was prohibited by law.
- Grizzlies can weigh more than 400 kg.
- While walking on 4-paws, the height of the grizzly is 1 – 1.2 meters, if it will stand on its two hind legs, then its height will already be 2 – 2.4 meters.
- Although grizzly bears are large animals, 75% of their diet consists of berries, leaves and nuts. They also feed on fish, rodents and moose. Those grizzlies that live in forests are mostly vegetarians.
- When preparing for hibernation, grizzly eat up to 25 fish per day (to get more fat reserves for the winter).
- Hibernation lasts from 5 to 8 months. During hibernation, their metabolic processes, respiration and pulse slow down and they survive due to fat stores. During hibernation, the grizzly can wake up at any time.
- The grizzly grasps are so long that they are equal to the length of a human finger.
- Grizzlies can reach speeds of up to 50 km / h. They are also excellent swimmers.
- Grizzlies live about 30 years.