Bear Anatomy

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(03-14-2017, 07:59 AM)epaiva Wrote: Information about the Size of Kodiak Brown Bear sent by the number one expert in Kodiak Brown Bears Larry Van Daele, Ph.D a few years ago.

Edouard,

 

Thank you for your interest in Kodiak bears.  Here are the answers to your questions:

 

1 - average weights are very difficult to determine because there is much variability caused by the age and gender of the bear, as well as the time of year.  In the spring, an average adult female would weigh about 200 kg and an average adult male would weigh about 300 kg.  During the summer and fall they will gain 30-50% more weight.  The largest bear on Kodiak, in the fall, probably weighs 700 kg.

 

2 - average body length (tip of nose to the tail) of an adult female is about 2.1 m and an average adult male is about 2.5 m.  The largest males are about 3.2 m.

 

3 - average claw size (front) - 8 cm.  The largest - 14 cm

 

4 - average height at shoulder for an adult female is about 1 m and for a male about 1.3 m.  The largest male is about 1.5 m.

 

These figures are based on my observations, but in many cases they are estimates rather than actual scientifically collected data.  I hope they are satisfactory for your needs.

 

Best wishes,

 

Larry

 

Larry Van Daele, Ph.D.
Kodiak Area Wildlife Biologist
Alaska Department of Fish and Game
211 Mission Road
Kodiak, Alaska 99615   USA

These are estimates, aren't they? 
How about scientific analysis like this?

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However, I'm assuming 312kgs average claimed by this weight chart is accurate for adult male brown bears in summer and fall. For more details of this chart ask @Vodmeister. I've got it from him, I think he's active here... Reply