Can grizzly bears climb trees?
Source: Wildlife Safety Frequently Asked QuestionsYoung grizzlies can climb trees as effectively as most black bears, but some mature bears have more difficulty. Most grizzlies can “ladder up” trees with branches, but their weight and claw structure prevents them from climbing as efficiently as black bears. Three of the 23 documented bear-induced human injuries in Denali involved grizzlies pulling humans out of trees.
