They live exclusively on the islands in the Kodiak Archipelago and have been isolated from other bears for about 12,000 years. Kodiak bear populations are healthy. They enjoy relatively pristine habitat and well managed fish populations. In most areas the number of bears is stable, but there are some places where bear density is increasing.
Male bears are called boars, females are sows, and youngsters are cubs.
Kodiak bears are the largest bears in the world. A large male can stand over 10' tall when on his hind legs, and 5' when on all four legs. They weigh up to 1,500 pounds. The oldest boar was 27. Cubs are born in the den during January or February.