an 11-year-old female black bear and a 13-year-old female mountain lion. The animals were seized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) as a result of a criminal investigation ...

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They are the only bear species in the state, and, despite the name, their fur ranges in color from blond to black. It’s been ...

Grizzly bears have stronger bite forces than lions due to their massive jaw muscles broad skull structure and the need to crush tough foods like bones and thick vegetation. Unlike lions who rely on ...