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**Mike Irwin** · January 10, 2013, 09:12 AM

Pennsylvania is home to some kick ass large bears...

http://blogs.wvgazette.com/johnmccoy...-killed-in-pa/

Over the years I've seen several (one in the wild, two shot by hunters) that EASILY topped 6 feet in a standing pose, NOT a reared up paws over head pose.

Habitat and food availability ALWAYS plays a role in a critter's ultimate final body size (not just whether they are overweight or not). A critter with the genes to be very large, but which is chronically starved for adequate food, isn't going to grow out to its potential.

January 10, 2013, 09:12 AM	#57
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,380	Pennsylvania is home to some kick ass large bears... http://blogs.wvgazette.com/johnmccoy...-killed-in-pa/ Over the years I've seen several (one in the wild, two shot by hunters) that EASILY topped 6 feet in a standing pose, NOT a reared up paws over head pose. Habitat and food availability ALWAYS plays a role in a critter's ultimate final body size (not just whether they are overweight or not). A critter with the genes to be very large, but which is chronically starved for adequate food, isn't going to grow out to its potential. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.