010 - Expression: Bear With Me / Bears in the U.S.
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The Different Types of Bears in the United States
When you say the name of the animal, a bear, relax your mouth completely. Open your mouth and drop your jaw. Do not use any of your mouth muscles. Your cheeks and lips are loose. A bear probably doesn't drink a beer. Now what's the deal with bears in the United States? There are actually a few types of bears in the US. Grizzlies can stand between five and eight feet tall and weigh up to 800 pounds. Black bears on the other hand are the most prevalent type - they're considered to be medium in size. They inhabit dense forests, sub-alpine meadows, open plains, and arctic tundra. The last grizzly was killed
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