Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large subspecies of brown bear (Ursus arctos): The "Alaskan brown bear" specifically refers to the population of brown bears inhabiting the coastal regions of Alaska and British Columbia. It is known for its large size, often due to a diet rich in salmon.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We saw an Alaskan brown bear catching salmon at the river.
  • The Alaskan brown bear is one of the largest terrestrial carnivores in North America.
  • Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of the Alaskan brown bear.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in ecological and wildlife contexts to distinguish this specific coastal population from interior grizzly bears (), which are typically smaller.
  • While both are brown bears, the Alaskan brown bear is generally larger than the grizzly found inland.

Variants and Related Words

• Brown bear (n): The general species () to which the Alaskan brown bear belongs.
• Kodiak bear (n): A specific, very large subspecies () found on the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska. It is sometimes considered a type of Alaskan brown bear but is often distinguished due to its isolated habitat.
• Grizzly bear (n): Typically refers to the North American brown bear subspecies found in inland areas.

Synonyms

• Coastal brown bear: A synonym emphasizing its habitat.
• Ursus arctos (scientific name): The species name.

Related Phrases

• Bear viewing: An activity often associated with observing Alaskan brown bears in their natural habitat.
  • Katmai National Park is famous for Alaskan brown bear viewing.

Related Idioms

• (None specific to this term): "Alaskan brown bear" is a precise zoological term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.

Noun

1. brown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia