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Teddy Bear Origin
- President Teddy Roosevelt refused to shoot a cornered bear in 1902, deeming it unsportsmanlike.
- This inspired the creation of the teddy bear, a popular children's toy.
Changing Perception of Bears
- Bears have evolved in our perception from feared predators to symbols of vulnerability needing protection.
- This shift reflects humanity's growing dominance and responsibility for the natural world.
Human Dominance and Animal Survival
- The combined biomass of all large animals is less than a third of humans'.
- Many species' survival depends on their usefulness or cuteness to humans.