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Post by brobear on Sept 2, 2023 14:01:35 GMT -5
I would say though, that the chart on the left is more reliable, 5 specimens of 8-9 year olds, 835 lbs. The only thing though, like i said before, the 8 year olds might not be fully-grown, so the average should be a bit higher than 835 lbs.
The calculations done on the right side of the chart were done with 4 specimens in Fall, and 3 in Spring, so i dont think we should add all that up.
All in all, i would say, the average, in their linest state, should be more than 900 lbs. Quote; "...the 8 year olds might not be fully-grown." *Not every expert, from the books I've read, agree on the exact age, but none of them went under nine years old for a full-grown male brown bear. Doug Peacock says 10 years old. A few even claim 12 years old. But, I'm easy and will accept 9 years as being a full grown male brown bear.
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Post by King Kodiak on Sept 2, 2023 14:53:45 GMT -5
Will Troyer, who was the most knowledgeable biologist on Kodiak bears, stated that he has seen some of them grow in weight all the way up to 15 years old.
I agree, 9 years old should be the youngest to be considered fully-grown.
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Post by OldGreenGrolar on Sept 3, 2023 1:18:43 GMT -5
Will Troyer, who was the most knowledgeable biologist on Kodiak bears, stated that he has seen some of them grow in weight all the way up to 15 years old.
I agree, 9 years old should be the youngest to be considered fully-grown.
Interesting. The average male Kodiak bear weight is actually about 900 pounds in summer and autumn. That would make heavier than some of the male polar bear population on average in certain areas.
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Post by brobear on Sept 3, 2023 5:34:49 GMT -5
Will Troyer, who was the most knowledgeable biologist on Kodiak bears, stated that he has seen some of them grow in weight all the way up to 15 years old.
I agree, 9 years old should be the youngest to be considered fully-grown.
Interesting. The average male Kodiak bear weight is actually about 900 pounds in summer and autumn. That would make heavier than some of the male polar bear population on average in certain areas. Summer they are at their leanest while Autumn they are at their heaviest.
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