Records & rankings
How big is a Kodiak bear? Height and weight of males and females
Male Kodiak bears weigh 272–635 kg (600–1,400 lb) and the biggest reach 680 kg (1,500 lb). Females weigh 136–318 kg.…
IUCN Red List category
Least Concern
Animals the IUCN Red List classes as Least Concern, and what is known about their numbers.
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Articles
Size & weight
How much does a grizzly bear weigh? Male, female and height
Male grizzlies in the lower 48 US states usually weigh 180–270 kg (400–600 lb) and females 110–160 kg (250–350 lb).…
Diet & feeding
What do grizzly bears eat?
Grizzly bears are omnivores that eat plants, pine nuts, moths, fish and meat. Their menu changes with the seasons, from…
Adaptations
What are the adaptations of an arctic fox?
The 3 key adaptations of an arctic fox, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths, a…
Lifespan
How long do possums live?
Wild Virginia opossums usually live just 1.5 to 2 years, and 3 to 4 in human care. Here is why…
Comparisons
Polar bear vs grizzly bear size: which is bigger?
Polar bears are bigger than grizzlies on average: males weigh 350–590 kg against 180–270 kg. Only the biggest coastal Alaskan…
Diet & feeding
What Do Monarch Butterflies Eat
Monarch butterflies are one of the most beautiful and easily recognizable butterflies in the world. These delicate creatures are also…
Adaptations
Why do viceroy butterflies copy the monarch butterflies?
Animals and insects have adopted various unique techniques in order to survive in the wild. Some adaptations are like super…
Speed
How fast can a coyote run?
A coyote can sprint at up to about 72 km/h (45 mph), says the US National Park Service. That beats…
Size & weight
How big is a moose? Height, weight and antlers next to a human
Early morning in a northern marsh. Something dark lifts its head out of the water, and keeps lifting. By the…
Comparisons
Tiger vs grizzly bear: who would win?
Tigers and grizzly bears live on different continents, so nobody knows who would win. A big Amur tiger and a…
Diet & feeding
What do possums eat?
Virginia opossums eat almost anything: insects, fruit, small animals, carrion and rubbish. Here is what's really in their diet, the…