Grizzly Bear Courtship Behavior

In the Alpine, a boar grizzly embarks on a challenging courtship ritual, pursuing a female at high speeds. Despite her initial reluctance, the chase continues for days until she finally accepts him. This fleeting union may result in new grizzly cubs by the next spring, contributing to the Yellowstone grizzly population.

What is the primary challenge for the male grizzly during the courtship ritual?

• Building a den

• Fighting off other predators

• Keeping pace with the female

• Finding food for the female

How fast can the female grizzly run during the courtship chase?

• 40 miles per hour

• 25 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 35 miles per hour

What is the female grizzly's initial reaction to the male's pursuit?

• She hides from the male

• She attacks the male

• She is unimpressed

• She is immediately interested

What happens after the female slows down during the chase?

• She allows the male to approach closely

• She finds another male

• She runs away again

• She fights the male

What is the potential outcome of the grizzly bears' union?

• The birth of cubs by next spring

• The female moves to a new territory

• The female finds a new partner

• The male leaves the area