Bears pole dance when you’re not looking

Cameras set up in woods and rivers confirm what you might suspect.

Cameras set up in woods and rivers confirm what you might suspect: When humans aren’t around, bears like fishing, eating berries, coexisting with deer, and pole dancing. (Wait for it. The party starts around 30 seconds.)

Can someone please make a Loudgif with this and, like, “Pony” by Ginuwine?

J. Zimmerman

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