Reply #95: Their paws and head

[H2O Man]

are similar to a dog's, as you noted. It was a good choice not to go pet it, as their teeth are also similar to dog's.

My son recently hit one while driving home from his girlfriend's home. It was late, and a foggy night, and he was going slow, and only brushed it. The bear did not appear injured, which made a impression on him.

I've found that they look much larger in a field than in a zoo. And when they get up on their hind legs, even a medium bear looks pretty darned big!

I have a few old bear teeth, found on pre-historic Indian settlements sites in my neighborhood. I think they have always fascinated people.