Chapter 2 Kodiak Brown Bear

And one's own mother

Therefore, from now on, Ye Qingshan must absorb sufficient nutrition, which means he must drink enough bear milk. Only in this way can he ensure that his body remains healthy and strong, so that he will not perform poorly in the upcoming spring

As for oneself

Even the ancient pine trees in the north, which are said to be hundreds or even thousands of years old, have never been seen with pine needles exceeding twenty centimeters. Therefore, by comparing this, one can roughly estimate the size and height of oneself and Mama Bear based on the dried pine needles and weeds found in the tree hole.

It is just that one's own mother is somewhat special

More than 1 jin? Around 2 jins? At most, it won't exceed 3 jins!

Apart from this, beast attacks can also be largely disregarded; this is not a civilized society, and there will be no incidents of someone losing a fight and going to the hospital to get stitches for their arm.

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However, when the spring of the following year arrives and all things revive, while Mother Bear is preparing to migrate for her hunt, Ye Qingshan cannot guarantee that he will not hinder Mother Bear, but he at least must ensure that he will not hinder her too much

When Ye Qingshan realized that he was a bear, his feelings were quite complex

In summary, as far as the eye can see, apart from the endless pine forest, there is a vast expanse of white between heaven and earth

It is precisely for this reason that the mother, with such a massive physique and fur that matches the brown color of a brown bear, as well as physical characteristics that are fundamentally consistent, can only lead Ye Qingshan to associate her with this largest species of brown bear

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This is a realm of bears! It is desolate, savage, and filled with the bloody cruelty of the laws of nature

He is now a cub the size of a palm, to put it bluntly, even a Teddy bear could easily overpower him

There are a total of three bases, one of which is the pine needles in the tree hole. Pine needles of this kind, seven to eight centimeters are not considered short, and ten to several centimeters are not considered long, but they will not exceed twenty centimeters at most

In the wilderness, being injured signifies death; if there are not sufficient benefits, no one would want to provoke a mother bear that is frighteningly large, especially when there are cubs nearby

The Earth possesses gravity. When one grabs a handful of snow and melts it with the warmth of their palm, the size of a droplet of water that falls is not precisely calculated, yet it is certain that anyone with life experience knows the size of a droplet when it falls. Based on the size of the droplet, it is not difficult to estimate one's own body size in comparison to that of a bear mother.

In any case, a normal human, even one who is elderly, weak, ill, or disabled, can easily kill a newborn bear with one hand. It is hard to imagine that such a small creature, which could be easily swatted to death, will one day become the apex predator at the top of the food chain

It is difficult to articulate how the other has grown into such a colossal being

Therefore, Ye Qingshan believes that he should have a relatively stable and even happy life in the next three years. As for what will happen three years later? What will he do after being kicked out of the house by Xiong Ma?

Beneath that extraordinary old pine tree, a vast expanse of white snow blankets everything on the ground. In the north, the snow is heavy, and no one knows how thick this layer of snow is. It is a white, indistinct mass, and no one can tell whether the next step they take will land on solid, firm ground or plunge into an endless snow-filled pit. Yet, one must admit that the snow in the north is beautiful, breathtakingly so.

However, after growing up, Ye Qingshan believes that with the genes inherited from Mama Bear, he will become the dominant ruler at the top of the food chain

Yet in this vast expanse of deep mountains and forests, which harbors countless treasures, this ancient pine, though remarkable, is not particularly significant. If one were to search earnestly, it would not be difficult to find older and even larger pines than this one.

Although independent brown bears can be considered the small overlords of the jungle, capable of intimidating all beasts, adult brown bears, even the most powerful bear kings, are in fact the ones who intimidate and dominate these so-called small overlords of the jungle

The reason Ye Qingshan can be so certain that his mother is a Kodiak bear, rather than an ordinary brown bear, is that his mother's size is somewhat too enormous. Although he has not conducted precise measurements, Ye Qingshan estimates that his mother's shoulder height is approximately close to 2 meters, and when standing upright, she would be a brown bear exceeding 5 meters or nearly 6 meters in height.

In fact, it is not just this female bear; during this period, within a radius of nearly one thousand kilometers in the surrounding forested mountains, at least a hundred brown bears are expected to give birth during this time.

Just as Ye Qingshan was finalizing the bear breeding plan for the next three years, an unexpected event occurred

This is an ancient pine tree, towering as high as ten stories. It is unknown how many years it has endured, and its rough bark resembles dragon scales. Beneath the sharp and hard dark green pine needles are enormous pine cones, each the size of half a baby's head.

The bear mother is very large; due to her size, it is difficult to estimate. Ye Qingshan can only make the most conservative estimate that when the bear mother stands up, she should exceed 5 meters.

Ye Qingshan also does not know, which is quite helpless. In any case, one step at a time is the approach. The most important thing now is to improve one's physique, to make oneself stronger as much as possible, to accumulate more fat, and to increase one's chances of survival

However, nothing is absolute. Beneath the gnarled roots of this ancient pine tree lies a half-hidden, pitch-black tree hollow, resembling the entrance to the underworld, exuding an aura that instills fear and dread in the surrounding beasts. A massive Kodiak bear resides here, and today marks the day when this mother bear gives birth.

In addition, there is a comparison of body sizes. Despite the fact that bears are large creatures, an adult brown bear can easily kill lions and tigers, and even an armored vehicle can be overturned by them, making them the strongest land carnivores. However, newborn cubs are quite small.

More than 90 percent of the remaining bears will be killed for various reasons, among which over 40 percent of the cubs are killed by male bears. Additionally, some are lost due to natural disasters and human misfortunes, such as food shortages, severe weather, or attacks by wild animals like wolf packs, all of which can lead to the death of cubs

Because a brown bear aspires to reach its peak, it requires a long period of time, during which there are numerous dangers

Because a normal brown bear, even a Kodiak brown bear, although large in size and capable of easily exceeding 1,000 pounds, can maintain a massive size of around 1,500 pounds during its peak adulthood. However, compared to its mother, which weighs over 3,000 pounds, even an adult male Kodiak brown bear feels like a child that has not yet grown up.

The time when a mother bear gives birth is when she is at her weakest, yet it is also when she is at her most dangerous. You can never know the terrifying strength that an enraged mother bear can unleash to protect her cubs.

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No beast dares to approach this place; during the time when the mother bear gives birth, the surrounding area is a forbidden zone for all creatures!

It is now the winter season with heavy snowfall, and the wild beasts in the mountains and forests, with the exception of a few such as wolves, foxes, and elk, are mostly hibernating or have already migrated to warmer places, thus Ye Qingshan is quite safe at this moment

Even on the mountain peak directly opposite this ancient pine, there stands an even larger and more imposing vigorous pine. It is an old pine that reaches a height equivalent to twenty or thirty stories, with lush branches and leaves. Each tree branch and protruding root twists like a coiling dragon, and the rough bark resembles dragon scales. From a distance, it appears as if a divine dragon is about to soar into the sky, while beneath the divine dragon, countless dragons and snakes spiral upward, gazing in admiration. This imparts an indescribable mystique to this ancient pine.

By simply comparing his own physique to that of Bear Mom's palm, Ye Qingshan can estimate Bear Mom's size.

The weight ranges from 1.5 tons to 2.5 tons, which is equivalent to between 3,000 jin and 5,000 jin

The brown bear, as one of the largest carnivorous animals in the world, has the Kodiak brown bear as its largest representative. Adult male Kodiak brown bears are even stronger and larger than polar bears, making the Kodiak brown bear undoubtedly the strongest bear, without exception

Moreover, this is not the end; a young bear will live beside its mother for two to three years until it can survive independently, after which it will be driven away by its mother and will then lead an independent life

With a "ding," a rather human-like voice appeared in Ye Qingshan's mind

According to incomplete statistics, the probability of a normal young bear successfully surviving its juvenile stage and becoming independent is only 10 percent or even lower

As for how Ye Qingshan came to know about it

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This ancient pine tree is quite large, with lush branches and leaves, exhibiting an exceptionally high quality. It possesses a quality and form that stands proudly against frost and snow. If placed in a bustling metropolis, three or four such ancient pines could nearly support a small botanical garden.

The bright sunlight shines upon this vast forest covered in deep snow, as a gentle breeze sweeps through, causing the accumulated snow on the ancient pine to fall away

In addition, the most important basis is the snowflakes or, in other words, the water droplets

During the period of being a young bear, Ye Qingshan was not particularly worried, as Mama Bear was very powerful. He estimated that at least over 90% of male bears would not dare to have any desire to attack upon seeing Mama Bear, because her size was simply too intimidating

However, this does not mean that the brown bear will become the ruler of the jungle after independence, as factors such as hunting skills and territorial disputes may also lead to the possibility of the brown bear being killed after becoming independent

It is important to note that, under normal circumstances, female bears are significantly smaller and lighter than male bears, typically by about 20% to 30%. Even in the case of individual exceptional specimens, their weight is still at least 10% less than that of adult male bears.

Imagine how large a young bear weighing one to two kilograms could be

According to Ye Qingshan's extensive theoretical knowledge combined with his sparse practical experience, he believes that his mother is a standard Kodiak bear, or rather, an extraordinarily strong Kodiak bear.

However, these are matters for a long time in the future, and Ye Qingshan does not wish to think about them at present