Most brown bears in Alaska are grizzly bears ( the subspecies of brown bear found throughout North America ) .
Kodiak Island is home to Kodiak bears , another subspecies that is the largest type of brown bear in the world .
Most brown bears in Alaska are grizzly bears ( the subspecies of brown bear found throughout North America ) , but Kodiak Island is home to Kodiak bears , another subspecies that is the largest type of brown bear in the world .