How big do grizzly bears get?

The grizzly bear (Ursus arctos ssp.) is a large population of the brown bear inhabiting North America. Scientists generally do not use the name grizzly bear but call it the North American brown bear. read more

Grizzly Bear. The grizzly bear is a powerful species and is master of its natural habitat. Its anatomy includes a notable muscular hump on its back above it's shoulders. It has a big head and its claws are quite long. Other characteristics include a dished face and a dip between its eyes. read more

Rarely do bears ever get above 8 feet standing on their hind legs. Boar grizzlies weigh around 800 lbs, females are only around 500 lbs. Very rarely are big male grizzlies found to weigh over 1500 lbs. That depends on the species. Grizzly bears and Kodiak bears are both species of brown bear. Kodiak's are a bit larger though. read more

Black bears may not get as big as browns or grizzlies, but by golly, they do get BIG. wqow While black bears don’t generally grow as large as their brown, grizzly and polar bear cousins, these brutes can get pretty monstrous and scary. read more