The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) is also known as the North American brown bear. It is the third-largest bear belonging to the family Ursidae, which includes eight species of bears.

Also known as the North American brown bear, the grizzly bear is a powerful predator that can weigh up to 800 pounds. (Photo: Paul Hamilton/Can Geo Photo Club) The ends of the hairs on grizzly bears’ ...