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The polar bear is the largest.
[updated 9/18]
There is no definitive source of, data empirical or otherwise, to say which sub-species, Polar or Kodiak is largest. In general and on average most observers agree that the polar bear is longer (taller) while similar observations suggest that the Kodiak bear weighs more.
Most observations also agree that the largest Kodiak and Polar bears (the males) can reach a height of approximately 12 feet and a weight of about 2,200 pounds. We may never know which bear reached the largest size due to over-hunting in the 20th century and more recent climate change each affecting immediate population sizes, habitat and migratory range.
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bears vary greatly in size. during different months bears can double their weight. during winter most bears add about 4 to 5inches of fur on their withers adding to their height. bears can go from being small to immensely large. the polar bear is on average the largest bear, weighs about 1500lbs when at its heaviest, stands 4ft5 at the shoulder and can raise itself 10ft on hind legs. this is average. Kodiak bears come in second, weighing about 1200lbs at their heaviest, stand about 4ft5 and on hind legs are about 9ft. kamchatka bears are third, 4ft1 at the shoulder, weigh 900lbs for large males, stand 8ft6 on rear legs. ussuri brown bear or the amur brown bear weighs and measures about the same as the kamchatka but is typically slightly lighter. Siberian brown bears are 5th and are about 600lbs, just under 4ft at the shoulder and stand about 7ft at their maximum. grizzlies are not actually as big as many people depict them. at the shoulder they are 3ft3, weigh 500lbs and are 6ft6 on hind legs. eurasian brown bears are usually the same as grizzlies. syrian brown bears are very small. 3ft at the shoulder and weigh as little as 250lbs, and are 6ft on hind legs.
order then is:
polar bear
kodiak
kamchatka
amur brown/ussuri brown
east Siberian
Grizzly (although these show the greatest variation, some are very small only 250lbs whilst some can be immensely big)
eurasian brown
syrian brown
after this there are many other bears.
it is interesting to note that bears from Asia are actually far more aggressive than American and European bears. kodiaks, kamchatka polar bears are actually timid bears and will avoid man and other competition generally. amur browns are highly aggressive and come into competition with Siberian tigers. grizzlies despite popular belief will avoid humans and other conflicts. the same applies with the syrian bear. eurasians have been known to be very aggressive, particularly the bears from their Asian habitat.
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Is the panda the largest species of bear?
No, the largest species of bear is the Kodiak bear :D
Which bear grows to be the largest in size?
The polar bear is the largest bear followed closely by the Kodiak bear.
Is a Kodiak bear as big as a polar bear?
Kodiak bears are the largest subspecies of brown bear. They equal polar bears in size. These two bears are the largest members of Carnivora.
Is the black bear the largest bear in the US?
No, the polar and kodiak bears are.
Is the kodiak the largest bear in the world?
It shares that distinction with the polar bear.
Where are there bears in the US?
The back bear would be the largest. If you took time you could find it in a diffrent place. But yes is one of the larger bears.The largest type of bear in the United States is the brown bear, also called the grizzly bear. They can weigh 150 to 1,700 pounds, and when they stand on two legs, they can be ten feet tall. If you count Alaska, the answer would be the Kodiak bear, which is a type of brown bear, but bigger.
What kind of bear is biggest?
The polar bear is the largest species of bear followed closely by the Kodiak.
Is the polar bear the world's largest land meat-eater.?
Grizzly Bear is the largest meat eating animal I disagree - The Polar Bear and Kodiak Bear are the world's largest carnivores.
Is the Kodiak stronger than the polar?
Considering the average Kodiak bear is three times as large as the average lion, it is a fair bet that the bear would possess a huge strength advantage.
Are grizzlys the largest bear?
Nope, the largest bear is the kodiak bear.
What are large furry omnivorous mammal?
A Grizzly bear.
What is bigger a Kodiak brown bear or Polar bear?
The largest bears of each species are similar in size, over 1200 pounds or more.
