grizzly bear

Thân thiện

A grizzly bear stands on a riverbank catching salmon with its paws.

Definition

Noun: 1. A large, powerful bear native to North America: The grizzly bear is a subspecies of brown bear characterized by its distinctive brownish-yellow to dark brown fur, often with white-tipped hairs giving a "grizzled" appearance, and a prominent shoulder hump. It is primarily found in the uplands and forests of western North America.

Examples of Usage

• The grizzly bear is considered a keystone species in its ecosystem.
• Hikers in the park were warned about the potential presence of grizzly bears.
• Conservation efforts focus on protecting the habitat of the grizzly bear.

Advanced Usage

• "Ursus arctos horribilis": This is the scientific name for the grizzly bear.
  • The species was formally classified as Ursus arctos horribilis.

Variants and Related Words

• Grizzly (noun, informal): A common shortened form for "grizzly bear."
  • We saw a grizzly fishing in the river.
• Brown bear: The broader species () to which the grizzly belongs. Not all brown bears are grizzlies.
• Kodiak bear: Another subspecies of brown bear () that is distinct from the grizzly bear.

Synonyms

• Silvertip bear: A synonym referencing the characteristic silver-tipped fur.
• North American brown bear: A descriptive synonym indicating its type and range.

Related Phrases

• Grizzly bear habitat: Refers to the wilderness areas where these bears live.
  • Logging can destroy grizzly bear habitat.
• Grizzly bear attack: A phrase used in news and safety contexts.
  • The article detailed the rare circumstances of a grizzly bear attack.

Học thuật

Noun

1. powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• grizzly
• silvertip
• silver-tip
• Ursus horribilis
• Ursus arctos horribilis