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Grizzly and Cub

Since the mainland grizzly is so widespread, it is representative and archetypal for the whole subspecific group. Except for females with cubs, grizzlies are normally solitary, active animals, but in coastal areas, grizzlies gather around streams, lakes, rivers, and ponds during the salmon spawn. Every other year, females produce one to four young (usually two) which are small and weigh only about 1 lb at birth. A sow is protective of her offspring and will attack if she thinks she or her cubs are threatened. Most adult female grizzlies weigh 290-440 lb, while adult males weigh on average 400-790 lb. Newborn bears may weigh less than 500 grams (1.1 lb).