Bear-like creatures on video games etc

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Has anyone heard of fulborgs (bear-like creatures) on video games?

Here is an example:





classic.battle.net/war3/neutral/polarfurbolgs.shtml

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Furbolg

Furbolgs are a hulking, ancient race of bear-men who live in northerrn Kalimdor and in Northrend. Though they have no special love for war or murder, their tribes have become increasingly hostile as of late due to the corruption of Illidan and the Burning Legion in and after the Third War. The night elves, concerned by the once peaceful race's condition, have attempted to help the furbolgs settle their tensions. But the mighty bear-men retreat ever further into their territories and fall deeper into the rage that is overtaking their race.

The furbolgs are a race of bear-men who traditionally shared the forests of eternal night with the elves. These simple and peaceful creatures lived in harmony with the forests for generations. They were great friends and allies of the night elves, providing their Sentinels with information about the comings and goings of the forests, and warning them of potential danger.

www.wowwiki.com/Furbolg

On the same website:

AppearanceEditFurbolg in WoW: The Comic.

Furbolgs resemble bears with a few humanoid characteristics � bipedal gait, dexterous hands, and the ability to speak. They dress in loose loincloths or togas when they wear anything at all. Fur color normally ranges from light brown to black, and white furbolgs from Northrend are called polar furbolgs. Fur color also denotes status in the tribe: shaman have gray fur, and black fur marks the most powerful furbolg fighters. Furbolgs are big and strong, averaging 7 to 10 feet in height and 3 feet in width. Many furbolgs continue to grow even after they reach maturity, adding layers of muscle. Furbolgs weigh 300 to 400 pounds on average, though some reach 500 pounds.

It seems the ones with the blackest fur is the most powerful fighter contrary to our everyday bears in which the largest polar bear and brown bear are the strongest.
Reminds me of the account in which a sloth bear was reported to 'kill' a polar bear which I have a hard time believing.

The account:

The great and small game of India, Burma, and Tibet- Page 375

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Other pictures of bear-like creatures:





Elders with wisdom



Warrior and tracker



champion

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Newer version of that bear-like creature.