A grizzly bear is a large, brownish-black bear that inhabits North America. They are the largest species of land-dwelling mammals in the world. There are five recognized subspecies of grizzlies. They are: the coastal brown, Selkirk, Canadian, Kodiak and inland grizzly. The Kodiak is known as the largest of the subspecies, which can often get to a weight of over 1,500 pounds or 680 kilograms, and be up to nine feet tall. Trust me when I say, you dont want to mess with these massive bears. Wild animals are wild for a reason and it is important to know how to avoid them when you go out into the wilderness. Here are 10 ways to avoid encountering a wild grizzly bear: #1) Stay on trails at all times. When hiking or camping in areas where there is a high chance of encountering bears be sure to stay on human made trails at all times. If you do decide to venture off the beaten path you increase your chance of running into a wild bear by...