looking for his way home
WHAT IS A BEAR?
There is some controversy over what makes a man a "bear," and there are nofixed criteria.
First and foremost is a cuddly demeanor, followed by a cuddly bod.
Body or facial fur can be important, since they are some of abear's identifying characteristics in the wild.
Bears have been found with heavy to stocky to medium builds; very slender individuals are generally thought to be some other, closely related species ("otters").
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