*** About California Grizzly Bear: Once a prominent symbol of the California wilderness, the California Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos californicus) represents not only strength and resilience but also the tragic impact of human activity on native species. Though they roamed freely in the mountains and valleys of California centuries ago, these grizzlies were hunted to extinction in the early 20th century. Today, this bear continues to hold significant cultural influence, immortalized on the state flag and in various forms of art, reminding us of the important balance between human expansion and wildlife conservation.

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