Is there such a thing as a "gray" bear in nature? If yes, what kind of bear would it be?

Question

I am a pre-k teacher and one of my children told me that a "bear" can be gray, but I have never seen one in pictures. Help!! I don't want to say they don't exist if that is not true.

Answer 1

A grizzly can be many shades. Depends on their diet and how much fish or fat they eat. Kodiak grizzlies look a lot different than regular brown bears.

Another one that looks grey but is not considered that color is the blue bear in the himilayas.

You also have to remember that Koala bears are primarily grey.

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Answer 2

"A bear's fur is often long and shaggy. Fur color varies among species, ranging from white, blonde or cream, black and white, to all black or all brown. Colors of a bear's fur can also vary within species. For example, American black bears may be black, brown, reddish-brown, or bluish-black. Several species, such as the sun bear and spectacled bear have a light-colored chest with facial markings." -- Wikipedia

From that, it doesn't appear as though a bear could be "gray." It's possible that the grizzled fur of a brown "grizzly" bear could appear to be gray, I suppose.