Fang and Feather

Pictures of giant bears engraved on the walls of caves occupied by primitive people in Europe testify to the close association and struggle between man and bears for supremacy.

Despite its undisputed, all-powerful might, the big brown bear is mild and shy, seeking the solitude of its domain.

[The black bear] is essentially a forest dweller and versed in the art of climbing. Tree-climbing with the black bear is more of a stunt and prank than a necessity.

[The grizzly bear] is, by reason of its giant strength and courage, the king of beasts in western North America. The terrific impact from a lightning blow by one of its huge paws is sufficient to break the neck of a mighty bison and has earned for it the respect of both man and beast.

The grizzly is well aware of its great strength and knows how to use it to the best advantage. Despite its large size and lumbering gait, it is swift in action and can travel at the rate of a good horse.

The grizzly is basically a friendly creature in captivity. It will, in a playful gesture, probably break a man's arm or crush his back with a slap but it does not mean any harm; it does not realize the frailty of the human body.