Bear Strength

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There is very definite scientific proof of bears maintaining, even growing, muscle mass after their hibernation (as is shown in one of my studies.)

The question is, do older bears get more of their muscle strength from this and not just because of increased slow-fiber Ib muscle percentage? 

I don't know if any other animal is capable of maintaining max strength post-prime. Though someone (I forgot who) suggested that hippos could follow this trend as well. Reply