Bears have sharp claws and use them to gather food. They also have unique feet. Their pads have a characteristic called plantigrade. When they walk their toes, sole and heel all touch the ground.

After decades of the species' absence from the state, a graduate student at Oklahoma State University spent two summers ...

Transfer the filling to a pastry bag or 1-gallon zip-top plastic bag, and set aside. For the bear claws: On a lightly floured work surface, roll out 1 of the puff pastry sheets to an 11-inch square.