Mexican grizzly bear (SciiFii)

The Mexican grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis; formerly Ursus arctos nelsoni) are populations of the grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) that are native to Mexico (hence their names), Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. These populations were once extinct since the mid-20th century due to being considered as pests to cattle farmers of those times, but the Mexican grizzly bears have since been brought back from extinction by SciiFii and reintroduced to many of the bear's former range to help boost biodiversity. The Mexican grizzly bear is a rather small grizzly bear, smaller than the mainland North American grizzly bears, growing on average to be about 6 feet (1.8 meters) long and weigh around 318 kilograms (701 lb). Due to its silver fur, it is often named in Spanish as el oso plateado (the silvery bear). The general color is pale buffy yellow varying to grayish-white, grizzled from the darker color of the underfur. Specimens in worn pelage varies to yellowish-brown and reddish. The longest fur hairs are on the throat and the flanks. The belly is sparsely haired, lacking the thick underfur of the back and the flanks. Like all brown bears, Mexican grizzlies are omnivores. Their diet mainly consists of plants, fruits and insects, and it is also very fond of ants, like most brown bears. Occasionally it can also feed on small mammals and carrion. Females produces one to three cubs every three years or so. Due to the warmer environment the Mexican grizzly bears live in, they do not hibernate unlike most other grizzly bears, although they do spend some time in winter dens. The conservation status of the Mexican grizzly bear is Endangered due to some habitat loss and, historically, poaching from bounty hunters and cattle farmers, however, thanks to the conservationists, the Mexican grizzly bear is a protected animal and its populations are making a comeback.
Category:Animals
Category:Species
Category:SciiFii