Fathers I know: You are not a Poppa Bear. I'm so glad you're not.
A Poppa Bear will kill a cub (even his own) for the opportunity to mate. Other than acts of aggression, he's a pretty indifferent dad. Look across the entire world of bears. Dad's there to start the process, not see it through to its finish.
Now look at Momma Bear. Except don't, 'cause she'll freaking kill you for being close enough to her cub to catch a glimpse of her.
Male primates protect their offspring. Male bears kill their offspring. Important difference.
Maybe it's just that we couldn't get "Poppa Gorilla" to catch on?
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