Ursus Middendorffi (Noun)
Meaning
Brown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Kodiak bear, also known as Ursus middendorffi, is a subspecies of brown bear found only on the Kodiak Archipelago in southwestern Alaska.
- The diet of the Ursus middendorffi primarily consists of salmon, grasses, and berries, which are abundant in the coastal regions of Alaska and British Columbia.
- In the wild, Ursus middendorffi can live up to 20-30 years, although their average lifespan is around 15-20 years due to various threats such as habitat loss and poaching.
- Ursus middendorffi is one of the largest subspecies of brown bears, with males weighing up to 1,500 pounds and reaching lengths of up to 10 feet.
- Conservation efforts are in place to protect the Ursus middendorffi and its habitat, including the establishment of national parks and wildlife refuges in Alaska and British Columbia.