Largest bear ever - Guinness World Records
The largest bear of all time was the tyrant polar bear (Ursus maritimus tyrannus), which stood 1.83 m (6 ft) at the shoulder, measured 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in) long, and had an average weight of 1 …
Giant Grizzly Taken in Alaska Is a New Record | Outdoor Life
Jun 9, 2025 · The Boone and Crockett Club has confirmed a new record for the largest hunter-killed grizzly bear. The giant boar scored 27 9/16, and it was killed on a guided hunt in Alaska.
What Is the Biggest Bear Ever Recorded? - Biology Insights
The Giant Short-Faced Bear, Arctodus simus, was one of the largest bears to have ever walked the Earth. This extinct bear inhabited North America during the Pleistocene epoch, from …
The Largest Kodiak Bear Ever Recorded [and 16 Amazing Kodiak ...
Aug 17, 2022 · World record Kodiak bear – the famous 1700-pound (771 kg) world-record brown bear which is on display in Anchorage Airport, Alaska. Standing about 10 feet (3.05 meters) …
World Record: Largest Bear Ever Recorded In The U.S.
Mar 3, 2025 · In 1960, a Kodiak bear weighing 1,656 pounds was recorded in Alaska, standing at 10 feet tall. Known for their immense size, Kodiak bears are among the largest bear species, …
The Biggest Bear Stands 5 Feet Tall on All Fours (Not Even on ...
Feb 14, 2025 · The largest polar bear ever recorded, shot in northwestern Alaska in 1960, weighed 1,984 pounds (900 kilograms) and stood 11 feet 5 inch tall (3.35 meters) on its hind …
The World's Biggest Bear Ever Recorded Outweighed A Truck
The giant short-faced bear was the biggest bear to ever exist. This giant lived during the Pleistocene, the geological time period including the last Ice Age, from around 2.5 million to …
What Is the Biggest Grizzly Bear Ever Recorded?
Nov 5, 2025 · We confirm the largest recorded grizzly bear, examine the difficulty of historical verification, and detail the dietary science behind exceptional bear size.
Discover the Largest Bear to Ever Exist (Up to 4X the Size of ...
Aug 21, 2025 · Polar bears are recognized as the largest extant bear species. Males, which are larger than females, can weigh up to 990 pounds and can stand up to 10 feet tall. The largest …
One Of The Biggest Bears Ever Found In The U.S. Wasn't A ...
Apr 4, 2025 · The largest verified Kodiak bear ever recorded was found at the Dakota Zoo in Bismarck, North Dakota. He was nicknamed Clyde, and passed away in June 1987 at the age …