What is the world record black bear?

Wikipedia says that, "The biggest wild American black bear ever recorded was a male from New Brunswick, shot in November 1972, that weighed 902 lb after it had been dressed, meaning it weighed an estimated 1,100 lb in life, and measured (7.9 ft long.)."
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What is the largest bear ever recorded?

The largest bear on record in modern times was a 2,200-pound (998-kilogram) polar bear shot in Alaska in the 19th century.
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Where was the world record black bear killed?

A 700-pound black bear killed by bow on private land in Morris County, N.J., has set a world record for North American black bear, besting the mark set in 1993, according to a national organization.
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What is the world record grizzly bear?

Male grizzly bears usually weigh between 400-790 pounds. The largest grizzly ever recorded, based on the size of a skull, weighed 1,200 pounds.
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What was the world record grizzly bear killed with?

Guide Alan Blackwell reported yesterday in Burns Lake. British Columbia, that a hunter has killed what may be the largest grizzly bear ever shot. It weighed 1200 pounds at the time of its death.
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How big was Clyde the bear?

Clyde was an Alaskan Kodiak bear housed at the Dakota Zoo from 1965 until his death on June 4, 1987. At over 9 feet tall, he was reportedly the largest bear ever held in captivity.
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What's the biggest Kodiak bear ever killed?

The largest bear ever killed in North America was from Kodiak Island, with a total skull size of 78.1 cm (30.7 in), and eight of the top 10 brown bears listed in the Boone and Crockett record book are from Kodiak.
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Is a bear or gorilla stronger?

With the bear's massive body, superior muscle, surprising speed and evolutionary armory, there really isn't any way a gorilla wins the fight. Every attempt it makes would be thwarted by at least one of these factors.
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Who would win silverback or grizzly?

Although a silverback gorilla is very fast, quite strong, and has a longer arm span, there is no way a silverback could defeat the much larger and faster grizzly bear in a fair fight.
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What would win polar bear vs grizzly?

Put more bluntly, when polar bears and grizzly bears are both competing for food, its the polar bears that are more likely to walk away from conflict and leave the prize for grizzly bears. The bottom line: in a fight between a polar bear and grizzly bear, the grizzly bear reigns supreme.
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Who Killed the biggest black bear?

A 700-pound black bear killed by bow on private land in Morris County, N.J., last year has set a world record for North American black bear, besting a mark set in 1993, according to the Pope and Young Club, a national bowhunting organization.
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What is considered a trophy black bear?

A bear over 6 feet is excellent. Seven-foot bears are trophies of a lifetime, likely 400 pound-plus animals. Extra Tip: When looking for a bear that will square over 6 feet, note the position of its ears and their size. If the ears look small on a bear, it's likely a trophy animal.
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How big is a black bear skull?

The skulls of American black bears are broad, with narrow muzzles and large jaw hinges. In Virginia, the total length of adult bear skulls was found to average 262 to 317 mm (10.3 to 12.5 in). Across its range, greatest skull length for the species has been reportedly measured from 23.5 to 35 cm (9.3 to 13.8 in).
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Are Kodiak bears bigger than grizzlies?

Kodiak bears are larger in size than grizzlies due to their exclusive location, making them the second largest bear in the world, only smaller than the polar bear. Grizzly bears live in a variety of environments like tundras, wetlands, and forests.
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Is a Kodiak bigger than a polar bear?

Kodiak bears are much larger than polar bears on average, though some extremely large polar bears have proven this fact incorrect. Polar bears have white fur and long necks, while Kodiak bears have brown and shaggy fur.
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Would a hippo beat a bear?

Hippos are significantly larger than grizzly bears and are speedy themselves, so they quite able to attack. The hippo is protected with its tough skin from the bear's teeth and claws, allowing it to use its large size, around ten times that of a grizzly bear, to defeat the bear.
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Could a human knock out a gorilla?

A human can fight a gorilla, but the outcome wouldn't be good. The gorilla is simply too powerful. If you had to go up against any animal in the world, a gorilla would be one of the worst draws you could get. You can only survive a gorilla fight if the gorilla chooses to let you, assuming you're unarmed.
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How hard can a gorilla punch?

It is believed that a gorilla punch is strong enough to shatter your skull with one slam of its arm:/Between 1300 to 2700 pounds of force. Gorillas on (avg. 400 lbs) have a muscle mass density almost 4 times higher than the most heavily muscled powerful human you know.
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Would a grizzly bear beat a tiger?

In a fight between a tiger and a grizzly bear wins whoever strikes first. The tiger would win if it successfully used its powerful bite on the neck since it is very hard to get out of a tiger's jaws. Once the bear manages to get the first swing at the tiger's spine or legs, the fight is over.
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Would a lion beat a bear?

A bear would win a fight against a lion. Bears have the advantage in just about every aspect, from size to offensive capabilities. The only time that a lion would win is if it managed to sneak up and ambush a bear, leaping onto it and biting into its head with such power that it shattered the skill.
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Would a silverback gorilla beat a tiger?

A contest of the largest gorilla ever vs the largest tiger ever is surprisingly close! The largest gorilla was in captivity and weighed 860 pounds while the largest captive tiger weighed in at 932 pounds. Close, but the tiger once again weighs more. Tigers are larger than gorillas, so they get the advantage.
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Why is the Kodiak bear so big?

Kodiak bears have a greater bone structure and, as a result, larger frames than grizzly bears, however, both species can grow to enormous proportions. On its hind legs, a male Kodiak can stand over 10 ft (3 m) tall, and on all fours, it can stand over 5 ft (1.5 m) tall.
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How old is a 200 pound black bear?

8-years 150 lbs. 8-years 275 lbs. 20-years 150 lbs. 20-years 275 lbs.
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What is the best bait for bears?

#3 Bait. Black bears eat just about anything, but favourite foods include pastries, popcorn, bread, oats, meat scraps, candy and beavers. You also need a strong odour—the more horrific, the better. Gillet pours buckets of decomposed fish guts around the site to get it “heated up.”
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