Grizzly Bear

 

Linnean classification: Eukarya, Animalia, Chordata, Mammalia, Carnivora, Ursidae, Ursus, Ursus arctos

 

Regulator because it is a warm blooded organism and is able to maintain relatively constant internal conditions.

 

Dormancy because they are in a state of inactivity and metabolic depression characterized by low body temperature and a slow heart and breathing rate when nutrients are scarce.  

 

Generalist because they are able to live in many different habitats and biomes such as the tundra, deciduous forests and mountains.

 

Consumer because it cannot make its own food and must get its nutrients from other organisms

 

Omnivorous because their diet is composed of both berries to fish and meat.

 

Niche: The grizzly bear takes part in many different regions such as coastal areas near streams, lakes, rivers and ponds during a salmon spawn in areas such as Alaska to even Mexico. The grizzly bears play a role as seed distributors as they excrete these seeds throughout a habitat. The remains of the eaten salmon also provides a food source to gulls and other small predators.