The Grizzly Bear is a massive brown bear recognized by its prominent shoulder hump and dished facial profile. It is an omnivore capable of running 35 mph and is known to fish for salmon during upstream migrations. Grizzlies play a vital ecological role by dispersing seeds and turning over soil while foraging.
Best time to see a Grizzly Bear
The best time to see a Grizzly Bear is May–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,404 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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