The forest heavyweight who smells its way through the world.
Forests, mountains, and tundra across the Northern Hemisphere
Carve it in today's puzzleA bear's sense of smell is seven times stronger than a bloodhound's and can detect food from 20 miles away. Bears are technically not true hibernators — their body temperature drops only slightly and they can wake quickly if disturbed. A grizzly bear can run at 35 mph, faster than the fastest human sprinter. Despite their size, bears are excellent swimmers and some will paddle miles between islands.
The Bear offers a moderate challenge: it has both broad areas to clear quickly and fine details that reward a careful hand. Start with the gouge on large negative-space areas.
Switch to the chisel for the mid-range details, and finish any thin protrusions with the knife. Use a Peek if you lose track of the proportions.