Bald Bear

Bald bears are one of the most dangerous, largest, and ugly creatures in all of Sverige. Fortunately, they tend to stick to the forests and prefer to mind their own business.

Lifespan: 18 - 23 years  /  Diet: Omnivorous  /  Rarity: Uncommon

Anatomy
As their name suggests, bald bears are ‘bald.’ They have only a very thin layer of colorless fur, similar to that on the face of a human being, or other areas that are generally thought to be ‘hairless.’ The hide of a bald bear ranges in color from black to brown to white or pink, as well as a mixture of different colors. Their eyes can be nearly any color, but are most commonly light blue.

While a bald bear is indeed a bear, it does not much resemble its ancestor. Because of the harsh climate they live in, bald bears have developed a very thick layer of fat, giving them somewhat of a bulldog appearance. They have smaller heads and shorter snouts than that of the once typical bear, and have evolved to have a thick and stiff tail to help better their balance. They are slow moving but powerful, and are capable of walking on their hind legs for short distances.

Dimensions
An adult is anywhere between six and eight feet tall at the shoulder, or ten to twelve feet while standing on their hind legs. They weigh anywhere between four hundred and seven hundred pounds.

Diet
There is little that a bald bear will not eat- however, they will always go for the easiest meal. They would much rather eat from a rotting carcass than hunt.

Behavior
Known for their laziness, bald bears are content with taking the easy way out. They often keep well away from others, as they’re simply too much trouble to deal with. Bald bears can become extremely hostile, however. They claim land, and while they will not go out of their way to guard it, if they feel that their leniency is being abused they will take a stand. Bald bears will sometimes form small groups, but tend to live solitary lives.

Breeding
Bald bears breed in the fall and give birth in the spring, sleeping through the majority of their gestation period. They produce anywhere between two and four cubs.

Language
Bald bears speak a language made up of groans, barks, and snarls. It sounds very slow, and indeed it does take a long time to say anything in bearish. Because many of the sounds are easy for a wolf to make, it is not particularly difficult to learn bearish, though mastering the language takes considerable time and practice.

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