Grizzly Bear 

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Here’s a corrected and polished version of the Grizzly Bear informational content, with fixes to typos, scientific inaccuracies, and fragmented notes:


Grizzly Bear

Scientific Name: Ursus arctos horribilis
(Typo: “VISUS ARCTOS HARRIS” → Correct: Ursus arctos horribilis)

About the Bears:

  • Kiona & Rachina: Two resident grizzlies at San Francisco Zoo (or similar institution).

    • Kiona: Darker face with a light marking on the forehead.

    • Rachina: Lighter fur blend; eyes appear as dark shapes.

  • Age: Approximately 17 years old.

  • Seasonal Traits:

    • “Water coats” (likely winter coats) make them appear extra fluffy.

    • Note the variation (“malt” → “mottled”) in fur color.

Behavior & Observation Tips:

  • Gait: Bears plant hind feet flat, using an “overstep” gait where hind paws land ahead of forepaw prints.

  • Drawing Practice:

    • Visit the 11:00 AM daily feeding to sketch dynamic poses.

    • Bears often return to similar poses—try multiple sketches simultaneously.

    • Watch as they run into their yard for breakfast (“hatten” → “hearty”).

Corrections:

  • Subspecies: The “grisity” bear is the grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis), named for its grizzled (streaked) fur.

  • Typos:

    • “Bearr” → “Bears”

    • “Forester” → “Forepaw”

    • “sr here” → “These”

Illustrator Credit:

  • Mark Stannos (Typo: “STANNOES” → “Stannos”?).

    • Website: www.alitmatemark.com (Note: Verify URL; may be a typo).

Footer Note:

  • Likely an event reference:

    “For HEADTITUL BRASS at SAN FRANCISCO 200”

    • (Unclear; possibly a fundraiser or exhibit name. Suggest: “For [event] at San Francisco Zoo.”)


Key Takeaways:

  1. Accuracy: Fixed scientific name and behavioral terms.

  2. Clarity: Reworded fragmented notes (e.g., fur color, gait).

  3. Engagement: Enhanced tips for bear observation/drawing.

Let me know if you’d like to adapt this for a specific format (e.g., zoo signage, social media)!