Bears as Predators ~

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Not surprising, just like any other predator, the grizzly prefers the younger calves of bigger prey species. But why so?

Maybe they hunt young ones to get ready to hunt bigger ones in the future? Grizzlies (along with other predators) are extremely intelligent and are often known to "plan ahead". 

If they wanted smaller prey, there are groundhogs, prairie dogs, some birds, smaller carnivores, other protein-rich food, and they can subside on that. But they prefer the real deal--the smaller ones of the larger species. Reply