Repub Grizzly Monarch I of the California Republic

Hari Seldon
Poet, Founder & Chairman, Los Angeles Poetry Academy
944 Airole Way, Los Angeles, CA 90077, United States
ORCID: 0000-0003-0480-9213 · ISNI: 0000000528140854 · FCC CallSign: WRJB891 · Google Scholar: 42aEWmAAAAAJ

The United States Journal of Weblogs Potentialities
Vol. 1, Issue 2 (2025), pp. 9–16 · Published: 16 December 2025
License: CC BY-SA 4.0 · APC: US$10,000

Abstract

This note's communication explores the symbolism and reimagining of the California state animal, the extinct California grizzly bear (Ursus arctos californicus). The modern California flag's bear is modeled after a real grizzly named Monarch, who lived in captivity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The core image, Repub Grizzly Monarch I, depicts an armored, futuristic Monarch against the backdrop of the Transverse Ranges. This illustration blends nature with technology, serving as a potent symbol of California's enduring, untamed spirit.

Keywords

California Republic; Repub Grizzly Monarch; California Flag; Transverse Ranges; Monarch the Bear; Ursus arctos californicus

References

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Citation

Seldon, H. (2025). Repub Grizzly Monarch I of the California Republic. US J Blogspot, 1(2), 9–16. https://purl.org/20-500-14817/blogspot.501102.04-2025

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