Bear Strength

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(06-03-2016, 05:02 AM)Pckts Wrote: Don't polar bears also vary in size as well?
I'm not sure which population is said to be larger or smaller but I thought that I read that their size does vary depending on population location?

Yes, but not anywhere near as much as brown bears. In fact, there is more variation in brown bear size than with any other bear species. Brown bears of desolate locations, such as the Canadian tundra ( speaking of course of mature males ) or the Gobi Desert will average about 300 pounds. Those that live near the sea coast where the salmon spawn will average about 700 pounds and can sometimes weigh well over 1,000 pounds. Most inland grizzlies, like those of Yellowstone will average about 500 pounds. It is my understanding that the mature male polar bear ( in general ) averages roughly 900 pounds. But, as you are suggesting Pckts, there is one population that has been reported to average about 1,300 pounds! Reply