A grizzly–polar-bear-hybrid (also named grolar bear, pizzly bear, zebra bear, [1] [2] grizzlar, or nanulak) is a rare ursid hybrid that has occurred both in captivity and in the wild.

Nov 4, 2021 · Polar bears can breed with brown bears to produce grizzly-polar bear hybrids which are named the Pizzly Bear or Nanulak. Here are 10 amazing pizzly bear facts.

The pizzly bear is the offspring of a polar bear and a grizzly bear, and they share characteristics of both bears while being different from both parents. The pizzly bear’s body size is larger than a grizzly bear’s but smaller than a polar bear’s.

Apr 23, 2021 · Endangered polar bears are breeding with grizzly bears, creating hybrid “pizzly” bears, and it's being driven by climate change, scientists say.

Sep 26, 2022 · A new bear hybrid called "pizzly" bears are popping up more frequently. Here's everything you need to know.

May 15, 2006 · Unofficial names include "grolar bear" and "pizzly," according to Ian Stirling, a research scientist and polar bear expert with the Canadian Wildlife Service in Edmonton.

Apr 1, 2023 · Pizzly bears, also known as grolar bears, are a hybrid species of bears that are the result of mating between polar bears and grizzly bears. They are native to the Arctic regions and are primarily found in northern Canada and Greenland.

Jan 19, 2022 · When this geographic collision is between two closely related species, they sometimes cross-breed, leading to the emergence of an entirely new species. Perhaps one of the most fascinating examples of this is the grizzly-polar bear hybrid: the “pizzly” or “grolar” bear.

Mar 7, 2025 · Understanding the Pizzly Bear: Behavior, Diet, and More. Are Pizzly Bears Aggressive? The Future of Pizzly Bears; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Pizzly Bears. 1. What exactly is a pizzly bear? 2. How can you distinguish a pizzly bear from a polar or grizzly bear? 3. Are pizzly bears becoming more common? 4. How tall and heavy are ...