Not quite as ferocious as our grizzly or black bear, tends to stay stuck in a tree, but an adorable face.

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Grumpy neighborhood bear keeping the streets clear and bare.

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Koalas survive on stringy eucalyptus leaves, which are filled with toxic molecules that render the plant inedible to basically every other living thing. Koalas, though, evolved the ability to flush the toxins out quickly, so they can eat their way through pounds of leaves each day without getting sick. All the energy and chewing requires a lot of energy hence - if you can find one with its eyes open you can count it a lucky day.

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Here the bear is just off the porch i am on and by the look on the bear's face he's wondering why i would come out to greet him - the open patio door just behind me in case i have to dash in - but he shows no aggression nor curiosity. He or she seems to have adopted two black bear cubs - which i've never seen before - who are play fighting at the end of my yard. I would have to stand where the bear is now to get shots of them so i missed that party.

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