What is the closest relative to a grizzly bear?

polar bear
The closest relative of the brown bear is the polar bear, which diverged from U. arctos about 300,000 years ago. Brown bears have diverged into a large number of subspecies, one of which being the grizzly bear common to North America.

What to do if a grizzly bear approaches you?

What to do if you encounter a bear

1. If you encounter a grizzly, do not run.
2. Avoid direct eye contact.
3. Walk away slowly, if the bear is not approaching.
4. If the bear charges, stand your ground (you cannot outrun it).
5. Don’t scream or yell.
6. If you have pepper spray, prepare to use it.

What caused grizzly bears to get closer to people?

Littering was common and campsites overflowed with garbage that attracted animals. And in the summer of 1967, as forest fires drove bears further into populated areas, it was clear to some rangers that bears were living dangerously close to people.

What is a grizzly bear afraid of?

A grizzly that’s surprised or guarding her cubs or food simply wants the threat to go away. A bear that is seeking food may have lost its fear of humans and could linger in a campsite. A bear seeking food may be deterred by dogs and loud noises. A predatory bear could be attracted to dogs, noise, or just your smell.

How aggressive are grizzly bears?

Grizzlies are considered more aggressive compared to black bears when defending themselves and their offspring. Unlike the smaller black bears, adult grizzlies do not climb trees well, and respond to danger by standing their ground and warding off their attackers.

Who would win a bear or a gorilla?

While gorillas are quick — making speeds of up to 20 mph — the bears have them beat. Grizzlies have been clocked at speeds of up to 35 mph, a good 15 mph more than their primal opponents. The silverback is now at disadvantages of size, strength and speed. In other words, it doesn’t look good.

Should you play dead with a bear?

If any bear attacks you in your tent, or stalks you and then attacks, do NOT play dead—fight back! This kind of attack is very rare, but can be serious because it often means the bear is looking for food and sees you as prey. It is used defensively to stop an aggressive, charging, or attacking bear.

Who would win grizzly or gorilla?

A grizzly beats a silverback 10 times out of 10. The average silverback weighs around 350 pounds and stands at 5-and-a-half feet tall. Their long arms give them the reach advantage on a grizzly, but that’s about it.

Do bears avoid humans?

They are NOT mean or malicious. Bears are normally shy, retiring animals that have very little desire to interact with humans. Unless they are forced to be around humans to be near a food source, they usually choose to avoid us.