Just past the door, shoppers are greeted by an 8-foot stuffed Alaskan brown bear; it is just one of 350 animal displays.

The island has the greatest density anywhere of Alaskan brown bears, which are also known as Kodiak bears.

Large terrestrial mammals in the park include Alaskan brown bears, American black bears, moose and mountain goats.

The standing Alaskan brown bear is 10 feet tall, and the black bear and polar bear are equally formidable.

Including a close encounter with Alaskan grizzly bears as they feast on migrating salmon.

WHEN they're not eating salmon, Alaskan bears go for berries, up to 50 pounds a day.

Alaska game managers came under heavy criticism in the 1920s for a perceived lack of interest in protecting Alaskan brown bears.

While big by modern standards, it remains a popular cartridge for Canadian and Alaskan bears, seeing heavy use by outfitters and professional hunters.

"Alaskan Brown" is sometimes used for Alaskan bears, but the main distinction is how far the bear is found from the coast.

The cartridge has had success in harvesting of Alaskan brown bear, American bison, moose, and elk.