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brown bearShaggy-haired, characteristically brown species (Ursus arctos) of bear with numerous races native to Eurasia and to northwestern North America. North American brown bears are usually called grizzly bears. Eurasian brown bears are generally solitary animals, able to run and swim well, and usually 48–84 in. (120–210 cm) long and 300–550 lbs (135–250 kg). They feed on mammals, fish, vegetable materials, and honey. The exceptionally large Siberian brown bear is similar in size to the grizzly. brown bear a large ferocious brownish bear, Ursus arctos, inhabiting temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For example, the brown bears of McNeil River State Game Sanctuary outside Homer, Alaska, are a huge draw for tourists. When park service rangers reached the kill site, they spotted three more dead brown bears, including a cub. Think: Alaskan brown bears make friends and enemies alike. |
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