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Much like a bear hibernating through difficult conditions, these cells can remain inactive until the environment becomes more favorable.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026

Binturongs are known as bearcats because they have a face like a cat and a body like a bear.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

It’s shaped like a bear and wears a green Starbucks beanie.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025

“I don’t think Bigfoot is real, only because it looks like a bear, to be honest,” said student Lucas Mousley, who joined the time-savers group.

From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024

My mother moved back and forth like a bear behind me, stirred up by the smell.

From "Grendel" by John Gardner




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