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This is AI and no less than a month old!

Both grizzly and black bears don't come out of hibernation until February to mid March, depending on the weather.
The bears in this AI generated image are all black bears!

https://www.nps.gov/parkhi...

My greatest Power Animal was a golden Black Bear!
He played a huge role in helping me connect and begin the healing process with my Inner Child.
He was also instrumental in assisting me deal with an abusive relationship.

If you're interested, the best book about Power Animals is by Ted Andrews "Animal Speak"

"Animal Speak" provides techniques for recognizing and interpreting the signs and omens of nature. Meet and work with animals as totems and spirit guides by learning the language of their behaviors within the physical world.

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