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- My body is covered with hair,
- From my paws to my big derriere.
- In winter, I snooze without care.
- In spring, I emerge from my lair.
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American Black Bear
Despite their name, black bears aren’t always black. Their long, shaggy fur can be brown, reddish-brown, or even blonde. Once thought to have vanished from Missouri, bear numbers have increased since the early 2000s, mostly in the southern half of the state. Bears sleep through winter in hollow trees, caves, and brush piles. While they’re snoozing, they don’t eat or drink. In March or April, they leave their winter dens and begin searching for food.
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This Issue's Staff
Artist – Matt Byrde
Photographer – Noppadol Paothong
Photographer – David Stonner
Designer – Marci Porter
Art Director – Ben Nickelson
Editor – Matt Seek
Subscriptions – Marcia Hale
Magazine Manager – Stephanie Thurber
Photographer – Noppadol Paothong
Photographer – David Stonner
Designer – Marci Porter
Art Director – Ben Nickelson
Editor – Matt Seek
Subscriptions – Marcia Hale
Magazine Manager – Stephanie Thurber