Smithsonian Magazine
Chunk’s injury will permanently affect his ability to fight and hunt, but he “proved immediately adaptable” in the face of his injury, according to his official bio on Explore.org. He changed how he eats and adjusted his behavior to avoid some confrontations with large male bears.
“Chunk used his determination and adaptability to persevere through injury. He will need that ability indefinitely. His broken jaw is a permanent disability that will never return to normal,” his bio reads. “Resilience in the wake of pain and conflict is written on Chunk’s face.” More
I notice that they just estimate the weight.
I wouldn’t want to be the one to convince ol’ Chunk to just step up on that scale.
Go Chunk!
Well my motto is if you’re going to be a cranky old bear be a Grizzly. Words to live by.
I know a guy that had his jaw broken in a bar fight. He had to suck his salmon through a straw for a while.
I don’t think that even Grizzly Adams would want to tangle with that big fat bear.
He’s happy. Smooth or crunchy works.
If Prickster was a bear, he would have won, hands down.