Brown vs black bear

Is a black bear the same as a brown bear?

Another difference noticeable between black and brown bears is in the size. The brown bears are larger than the black bears. An average male brown bear will weigh about 225 kilograms whereas a male black bear weighs about 180 kilograms. The brown bears are also seen to be slightly taller than the black bears.

Which bears are dangerous?

Bears and Their Geographic Range. In North America there are three types of bears: black bears, grizzly bears (also known as brown bears in coastal regions of Alaska and Canada) [1] and polar bears. Polar bears are considered the most dangerous to humans, with grizzlies being next in line, followed by black bears.

Is brown bear and grizzly the same?

The grizzly bear is a type of brown bear. Some experts say the grizzly is a subspecies of brown bear, while others say the two bears are the same animal, and " grizzly bear " refers to brown bears that live in the interior of North America.

What is a North American brown bear called?

Subspecies of mammal. The grizzly bear ( Ursus arctos ssp.), also known as the North American brown bear, is a large population of the brown bear inhabiting North America.