| Show aa bears beards propensity for hugging termed myth the proverbial hugging propensity ot of bears la is probably a myth notwithstanding a vast amount of alleged to the contrary coni literature reference books and works on natural history contain numerous references to the crushing embrace or deathly hug of henra bears pope for instance says tie TIB a bears talent not to kick but hug huff nearly all careful observers are agreed that this notion Is erroneous it probably nrose faulty observation dr W V held beld blair director of the new york zoological park says on this subject in regard to the proverbial hug wg the storys stor story Is apparently devoid of foundation A bear on account of its anatomical structure strikes round with its paws as if grasping and the blow of its ita powerful arm drives its claws into the boily body of its action apparently gave anve rise to its hugging reputation Exel exchange tange |
