Many of us are accustomed to having dogs, cats, or parrots at home. However, sometimes the friendship between a human and an animal can take remarkable forms. Today, we will tell you the story of 60-year-old Mark Abbott, who possibly has the most unusual pet. Together with his wife Donna, he lives in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, and they have a rather extraordinary animal in their home.
The thing is, 27 years ago, Mark took responsibility for a female polar bear born in the Swedish zoo. Since then, Agee has become a member of the Abbott family. When she was just eight weeks old, she was already among people. Now Agee, as they affectionately call her, has grown into a large adult polar bear and has become a real television star, appearing in movies and TV shows.
However, despite Mark's impressive success in training a polar bear, which is the largest of land predators, watching him calmly interact with this dangerous animal can make anyone shudder. Meeting with such predators, with whom it is better to avoid contact, can be frightening, but Mark fully trusts his pet. He even allows Agee to hug him and play with him without experiencing fear.
Mark Abbott, a professional bear trainer with over 40 years of experience working with wild bears, says he has unique skills in recognizing the mood of the polar bear. He notices even the slightest changes in the expression of the bear, which helps him predict her behavior and avoid dangerous situations.