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.)

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

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