Dr. Ben Alig, OD is an optometrist in Kingsport, TN. He specializes in optometry.
Grizzly Bear Description. Grizzly bears are large and range in color from very light tan (almost white) to dark brown. They have a dished face, short, rounded ears and a large shoulder hump The hump is where a mass of muscles attach to the bearâs backbone and give the bear additional strength for digging. They have very long claws on their front feet that also give them extra ability to dig after food and to dig their dens.
Additional Facts: 1  Brown bears have a bulky muscle mass located above the shoulders. This hump is designed to power the forelimbs and makes them exceptionally powerful diggers. 2  Brown bears have long claws that can be the length of a human finger. They are used for digging plant roots and excavating dens. Compared to black bears, brown bears have rounder, shorter ears and longer, less curved claws. Brown bears have keen senses of hearing and smell, but poor eyesight. They can run up to 35 miles per hour (or 55 km/h).