Large Mammals
Grizzly Bear
The grizzly is noted for the large hump over the shoulders, which is a muscle mass used to power the front legs in digging. Despite their large size, grizzlies can run at speeds of up to 35 mph. Grizzlies, brown bears and Kodiak Island bears are all scientifically essentially the same bear that differs in size and color due to its diet and weather conditions. This animal was present in our local area in Lewis and Clark days (early 1800’s) and was written about extensively.