Bear Strength

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The Bear Almanac by Gary Brown. Shoulder Hump ( Brown Bears ). Brown bears have a hump between their shoulders that is covered with long hair and is normally a reliable means of species identification. The long hair often accentuates the hump when the hackles are raised. This distinguishing feature is a distinctive mass of muscle that provides brown bears with their exceptional digging ability and the powerful striking force of their forepaws. Reply