“The Old Man in the Fur Coat.” “Old Slew Foot.” “Mama Grizzly.” “Child of the Mountain God.” Bears have always held a special place in the human imagination. They're powerful creatures, that warrant a healthy respect. But it's hard not to also feel fascination. Like us, they're omnivorous mammals. It's been suggested our Paleolithic ancestors learned which plants were edible in part by watching what bears ate.