Although grizzly bears are, on average, significantly larger than black bears, size is not a good indicator of which species is which. Grizzlies, likewise, may range in colour, from black to blond. It is also extremely important to know which species is which when you encounter a bear in your community or in the backcountry.īlack bears can be black, blue-black, dark brown, brown, cinnamon and even white. Why is this important? Every year, black bear hunters kill several grizzly bears by mistake, which can have dire consequences for local grizzly bear populations.
Despite apparent differences in size and colour, grizzly vs black bear are often difficult to tell apart.
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