Grizzly bears stand at around 3 to 5 feet tall, and when standing on their back legs, some measure up to 8 feet tall. Their weight varies between 180 to 900 lbs. Popular because of their furry appearance, their size puts them at the top of the food chain. Sex is a factor in how large a grizzly bear can get, and males are capable of being up to 2 to 3 times larger than females. Bears have lived on earth for millions of years, and many of them are apex predators. Let’s look at 5 massive bears larger than a grizzly whose size may shock you.
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