Kodiak Bear Characteristics and Challenges

The video explores the differences between Kodiak and grizzly bears, focusing on why Kodiak bears are larger. It discusses the adaptability of brown bears, the debate over subspecies classification, and the specific characteristics of grizzly and Kodiak bears. The video also covers the threats these bears face, including human activity and natural predators, and highlights conservation efforts to protect them.

What is a key factor that allows brown bears to adapt to different environments?

• Their ability to hibernate

• Their diet

• Their fur color

• Their wide distribution

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the grizzly bear's reduced range?

• Natural predators

• Competition with other bears

• Human activity

• Climate change

What distinguishes Kodiak bears from other brown bears?

• Their diet

• Their size

• Their habitat

• Their fur color

What is one reason Kodiak bears grow larger than grizzly bears?

• They are more aggressive

• They have a longer lifespan

• They have access to more protein-rich food

• They live in colder climates

What is 'island gigantism'?

• A phenomenon where island animals grow larger

• A conservation strategy for island species

• A diet exclusive to island animals

• A type of bear found only on islands

Which of the following is a major threat to grizzly bears but not to Kodiak bears?

• Climate change

• Natural predators

• Lack of food

• Human hunting

How do Kodiak bears benefit from their isolation?

• They have a more diverse gene pool

• They have fewer predators

• They have more food sources

• They have a longer hibernation period

What role do male Kodiak bears play in population control?

• They control the cub population

• They lead the group

• They hunt for food

• They protect the cubs

What is a potential future challenge for Kodiak bears?

• Decreased food supply

• Climate change

• Increased human activity

• More natural predators

Why is bear hunting on Kodiak Island highly restricted?

• To protect the bears from extinction

• To maintain the bear population

• To increase tourism

• To prevent habitat destruction