When we opened the box, the teddy bear unfolded and revealed its size: truly gigantic. My three kids squealed in excitement when they saw their new friend, who they appropriately named Mr. Beary.

YEREMEEVO, Russia, April 6 (Reuters) - A brown bear attacked and badly mauled a Russian man in a forest about 125 km (78 miles) from Moscow, local media and residents said, as sightings of bears ...