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The black bear has strong
claws for digging up roots and
tearing apart dead trees to find
food. When winter comes, the
bear finds a den for shelter. It
will
hibernate
, living off its
layer of fat. In the spring, when
the snow is gone, the bear
comes out to feed on the fresh
berries and plants.
Deer are the fastest-running
animals in the forest. They are always alert for danger as they nibble
grass and twigs for food. When they sense danger, they can run away
in a flash. Deer leave the high forest in the winter and move to lower
areas where they can find food.
A mule
deer
A black bear
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