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The Endangered Species Act has classified the grizzly bear as a threatened species in the continental United States. However in 2007 the bears were removed from the list at Yellowstone National Park. Other reserves where the bears reside include locations in Alaska, Montana, Idaho, Washington, and Wyoming.
Size: Grizzly bears weigh upwards of 700 pounds. The males are heavier than the females and can weigh up to 1,700 pounds. A large female will weigh up to 800 pounds. Diet: Grizzly bears are omnivores. The most commonly eaten plants are the fleshy roots of some plants, fruits, berries, grasses, and forbs.