Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) are important figures in America's wildlife heritage. For many people, the grizzly embodies the spirit of the American Wilderness. Some people even dance in bear masks to keep the grizzly's spirit alive. George Taylor, the owner of Le-La-La Dancers, a Native American troupe states, "When I put on the mask, I become the bear. Grizzly bears represent the strength and power of the woods. I want future generations to see them" (National Geographic 4). …
