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The grizzly bear commands respect as one of North America's largest predators. Famous for dramatic salmon fishing during spawning runs.
Key Facts
- Can eat dozens of salmon daily during runs
- Hibernate 5-7 months without eating
- Heart rate drops to 8-19 bpm during hibernation
- Mother bears fiercely protective
Conservation Status
Populations stable in Alaska, but fragmented in lower 48 states.