There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Well, a bear has plantigrade hind-feet and lacks the "dog-leg" of a runner with short thigh and long shin. They do not run on their toes. A bear is surprisingly fast for such a heavy-built animal who is not ( or so it appears ) designed to run. But big cats, all of them, are faster still. Pound-for-pound, are herbivores stronger than carnivores? Its a rather silly question to begin with. Among herbivores, the gazelle and the elephant. Among predators, the cheetah and the polar bear.