Audio Tour Alaska

Is it a Grizzly or a Brown Bear? In Alaska, the answer depends on where you are!

Technically they are the same species, but their lifestyles couldn't be more different.
Interior Grizzlies (like those in Denali) are smaller and have a "grizzled" look.

They work hard for their calories, digging for roots and chasing down ground squirrels.

Coastal Brown Bears are the heavyweights, fueled by a high-protein salmon diet.

Because food is plentiful on the coast, they are often more tolerant of each other.

No matter which one you spot, always remember to give these majestic bears plenty of space!