FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 18 YEARS
At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
A brown bear subspecies found in western North America is known as the grizzly bear.
Although almost all brown bears in the region are commonly referred to as grizzly bears, the genuine grizzly is the subspecies, Arctos horribilis. Bears in the grizzly subspecies, which are also native to North America, are around 5-8% smaller than the Kodiak.
A grizzly bear can consume up to 100 lb (45 kg) of food in a single day. Grizzly bears don't eat while they hibernate and are dormant, but their body temperature does not plummet as is typical for other bears because of the warm weather. Although a bear claw is dull, it is able to pierce open skin and through the muscle. An adult bear of any species is monstrously strong, regardless of its size. The claws of a bear can easily kill a person and severely damage, if not kill large animals.
It is illegal to sell or buy the flesh, skin, hide, fangs, claws, or other body parts of bears. If anybody is found breaking this animal law, it is advised to call the State Department of Natural Resources.
The sharp tip of grizzly bear claws is strong enough to rip a human's head off. Grizzlies are native to North America and come in a variety of colors, from black to blonde. Despite the fact that grizzly bears are substantially larger than black bears on average, size is not a reliable predictor of which species is which. This animal has a prominent shoulder hump that the black bear does not have.
In comparison to black bears, grizzlies have a concave or 'dished' facial profile, smaller ears, and significantly larger claws. Black bears have a flatter, 'Roman-nose' appearance, larger ears, no noticeable shoulder hump, and smaller claws than their white counterparts. Adult female grizzlies typically weigh 200-350 lb (90-159 kg), whereas adult males weigh 300-650 lb (136-295 kg). For digging and flipping over rocks, grizzly bears have well-developed shoulder muscles. These muscles are apparent in profile as a noticeable hump between the front shoulders.
Grizzly bears have small, rounded ears that are fuzzy in appearance because of their long fur. Grizzly bears possess 2-4 in (5-10 cm) long claws that are gently curled, frequently light-colored, and are used for digging root parts and excavating a winter den. An adult grizzly's claws can be as long as a human's finger.
A grizzly bear's front claws are significantly longer than that of a black bear. A grizzly bear's claws have a minimum length of 2 in (5 cm) long and can extend to more than 4 in (10 cm) long.
Long, curved claws (5-10 cm) are often employed by grizzly bears to dig in search of insects, root parts, and ground squirrels. They also use their claws as a way to excavate and open up dens. Black bears have substantially shorter front claws, usually less than 2 in (5 cm) long.
One of the interesting real grizzly bear claws facts is that the claws are more curled and pointed than those of a black bear.
The claws of a grizzly bear are extremely long, thick, and powerful. Their claws are 4–6 in (10-15 cm) long and as broad as a human's fingers, but they are dull. They dig massive holes with ease, driven by the predator's powerful forelimbs, to reach tubers, grubs, corms, and roots. They shred the flesh of the food they're gripping as well.
Grizzly bear claws reach lengths of 4-6 in (10-15 cm) and are the thickness of a cigar. They use them to dig up roots, shred branches and stumps in search of insects and tubers, and dig gigantic dens, sometimes in frozen ground, that must be large enough for them to maneuver in. Although an adult male grizzly bear's fangs can be close to 3 in (7 cm) long, grizzly bears are more likely to harm an enemy or prey with a swat of their paw. Because of the massive strength in the grizzly's shoulder hump, one paw slash from a grizzly may kill prey the equivalent weight of a moose.
The front claws of grizzly bears are usually longer and have sharp tips. They have the potential to cause significant harm. They will seize and hold their prey before biting it. Their teeth are strong and their jaws are forceful. They do not, however, cut like a large knife, as the front claws can. Claws on the back paws are usually shorter and less pointed.
A grizzly bear's front claws are around 2–4 in (5-10 cm) long, while the claws of a black bear are often about 1–2 in (2.5-5 cm) long. Claws of black bears are smaller and curved, making them better for climbing trees than excavating, while grizzly bear claws are less curved.
The claw of a black bear and grizzly bear is vastly different between the species. The claw of a black bear is often much smaller, measuring less than an inch in length. They are hardly visible from a distance, yet a grizzly bear's claws have such a fearsome reputation. They're a lot longer, roughly 2-4 in (5-10 cm) long, and plainly visible protruding out through the paws.
Long claws on the front paws help to distinguish a grizzly bear from a black bear claw. This approach has limits for obvious reasons! Black bear claws are much shorter, more sharply curled, and darker, measuring less than 2 in (5 cm) in length. Climbing trees and digging through rotten logs in pursuit of insects are natural habitats for these claws.
Read The Disclaimer
At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
Kidadl is independent and to make our service free to you the reader we are supported by advertising.
We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! What we suggest is selected independently by the Kidadl team. If you purchase using the buy now button we may earn a small commission. This does not influence our choices. Please note: prices are correct and items are available at the time the article was published.
Kidadl has a number of affiliate partners that we work with including Amazon. Please note that Kidadl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.
We also link to other websites, but are not responsible for their content.
Was this article helpful?
We’ll send you tons of inspiration to help you find a hidden gem in your local area or plan a big day out.
Check your inbox for your latest news from us. You have subscribed to:
Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter.