Ursus arctos middendorffi, known as the Kodiak bear, inhabits the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska. They are the largest brown bears, with males weighing up to 1,500 pounds. Kodiak bears are solitary and omnivorous, relying heavily on salmon during spawning seasons and berries in summer.

Ursus arctos middendorffi, commonly known as the Kodiak bear, is native to the Kodiak Archipelago in Alaska, United States. This archipelago includes several islands, with Kodiak Island being the largest and most significant for the species.

Kodiak bears inhabit coastal and inland areas characterized by a subarctic climate. The region experiences cold and wet conditions, with significant rainfall and snowfall throughout the year. Summers are cool, and winters are cold, with temperatures often dropping below freezing.

Kodiak bears are omnivorous, with a diet that varies seasonally. They consume a wide range of food sources, including salmon, berries, vegetation, and small mammals. Their ecological niche involves a reliance on coastal and riverine environments for salmon during spawning seasons, as well as the use of forested areas for cover and foraging. They play a crucial role in the ecosystem by helping to regulate prey species populations and facilitating nutrient distribution through their foraging activities.