Grizzly bears were reduced to close to 2% of their former range in the 48 contiguous states by the 1930s, with a corresponding decrease in population, approximately 125 years after first contact with European settlers. In the early 20th century, new regulations were designed to stop future extirpations.
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Feb 21, 2024 · On a global scale, grizzly bears aren't considered endangered by the IUCN. But specific subgroups in specific locations are, and the United ...
Feb 9, 2023 · Currently, grizzly bears are classified as “threatened” with extinction. But now that could change for some of them.