[bedolido]

yes. I've stood next to a grizzle standing... of course it was at a restaurant in Portlan, Oregon (area). It's amazing how tall they actually are when standing. The same is true for polar bears.

[r9etb]

It's amazing how tall they actually are when standing. The same is true for polar bears.

They've got some Kodiak bears at the Seattle zoo, and they are absolutely huge. How huge, you ask?

Well, how's about this (from here. WARNING -- graphic image on the site.):

Estimated weight - 1,000-1,200 lbs.
Estimated age - 15-20 years
Hide measurement from nose to tail - 10 feet 6 inches
Skull width - 10 11/16 inches
Skull length - 17 13/16 inches
Skull score (length and width combined) - 28 1/2 inches
North American record brown bear skull score - 30 3/4 inches
The number of bear skulls with a score above 30'' in Alaska since 1904 - 19

[nuconvert]

"I've stood next to a grizzle standing... of course it was at a restaurant in Portlan, Oregon" (and dead I assume)

Lucky for you!