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Anonymous asked in Science & MathematicsZoology · 3 weeks ago

Is "grizzly" bear an offensive term?

To the bear? 

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  • L.N.
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago
    Favourite answer

    I'm sure he would be offended if he self identifies as a (bi)polar bear.

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    I'm sure it is racist and very offensive.  Probably misoginistic too.

  • 3 weeks ago

    "Grizzly" refers to the grizzled coloration of the hair--brown at the bottom and middle, gray or white at the tip. 

  • Anonymous
    3 weeks ago

    You should ask the bear itself. From a safe distance.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    3 weeks ago

    There is nothing offensive about it.

    Bears do not know what we call them or understand.

  • ?
    Lv 5
    3 weeks ago

    A grizzly bear doesn't care one little bit if you call it grizzly bear teddy bear or Care Bear it will still chew you up and have you for dinner if it can!

  • ?
    Lv 6
    3 weeks ago

    Yes, it's not right.

  • 3 weeks ago

    The Bear Rights Now! people have been taking a good look at this. There is talk of a lawsuit.✌🐻

  • Jesere
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    Not a all.               

  • Sam
    Lv 7
    3 weeks ago

    My bear doesn't care what I call him,

    as long as I don't call him late for dinner

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