& t# V: v" Z. C. D8 a( I3 eGrizzly bears are usually brown although their color may vary from blonde to black with a grizzled "silver tip" appearance. The pronounced shoulder hump, large muscular body and massive head with its dished, concave profile are all distinctive characteristics. : D7 y$ k9 P C; R* u+ c- v' L. U % o H- U9 X i1 BBlack bears usually have a deep glossy black coat, but other color variations including cinnamon and brown occur. The smaller size, absence of a shoulder hump and straight or slightly bulging facial profile help to distinguish black bears from the grizzly.