Bears really are quite docile if they are well fed. I wouldn’t try to ride one though.

@@jonathanwells223 Yea maybe domesticated ones but not wild ones. Even if well fed.

I Robot oh good an expert weighs in.

@@wendyhardin5259 You don't have to be an expert to know he is right. A wild bear will probably not attack you for being hungry.

Bears are very intelligent creatures; the Kodiak bear is next to the Polar bear in size and strength, Kodiak bears have been known to excide 10 feet standing up on their hind legs, there pretty well matched with the polar bear, however Polar bears overheat quickly their conditioned to survive in frozen subzero temperatures, each have their own strengths overall. I dream of being so fortunate, bears can to a limited degree domesticated, in the broadest sense, remember these beautiful animals can kill other bears, particularly if their starving, male bears have killed and eaten young bear cubs, so the Sow-Mother bears have to really be on top of their game looking after their baby cubs. Still bears have to be understood, they're not canines.

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I thought it was adorable too!

What they don’t show is the 50 caliber laser sighted on the beasts heart if things go south.

Latino Islander Yes, I noticed the same. These people treat the animals with the love and respect that makes these animals love and respect them back. I think that’s the key to a cross-species relationship - to accept the other creature as what it is. These people have obviously studied bears and know how to take care of them in a manner that creates a peaceful relationship with the animals. I’m fascinated and have a lot of respect for them. It takes a huge heart to overcome your own ego to learn to communicate with other species! A lot of people don’t realise this but it happens a lot when humans interact with animals - they treat them like humans and then they are confused why the animal develops behavioural problems. It happens with a lot of dog owners who just don’t realise that they need to learn the dog’s way to communicate.

Interacting with wild animals didn't work out that well in the end for Steve Irwin though

@@H-Zazoo true. Always a risk when dealing with wild animals. Still, he died doing what he loved.

Only difference is Steve would never be able to go pet a huge crocodile that wasn't restrained, bears are mammals and have those mammal-dog like instincts and can be mostly raised and treated like your friend, crocs on the other hand are cold blooded killers, both bears and crocs are my favorite animals too. There was one guy who actually had a crocodile friend in a south america country though, it actually accepted him and never hurt him, he would swim with it and everything. But the species plays a part, a saltwater or nile crocodile is definitely not something you could go make friends with. Although crocs of course are a bit intelligent and may have certain behavioral traits toward someone who raises them they're not something to play with

@@H-Zazoo that'll happen when you try to mount a bull ray. Don't imagine Jim will be mounting bears any time soon.

Russia: Hold my bear!

I guess this man raised the bear since he was a cub, so I don’t think that the bear would kill him.

Raffaele Ronga it could happen on accident but I don’t think it would ever mean to harm what is basically it’s father

Drew Bradberry it may be like bite force training a dog. You shout OW or act hurt if it starts playing too rough as a cub, so as an adult it knows to be as gentle as possible.

It is pretty obvious the man does not want to allow his arm in the bear's mouth. Guessing he got the ol' vice treatment a time or two. I had a wife like that.

brokenjed That’s a great line, “I had a wife like that.” I believe you, though.

Imagine when thousands roamed America...

@@stanbarrington9698 there are thousands now.

They do not need or require his love ya putz. They need be left alone to be frigging bears not trained giant yorkies. One day this clown will be a meal and they will put the bear down for nothing more than being a bear. You want to love and cuddle and teach furry animals tricks then get a dog. Bears are not supposed to be cute and cuddly. They are to be admired for their beauty and "FREEDOM TO ROAM" from a distance, a safe distance.

you should be thanking the bear for not ripping the guys face off

Cute can get real ugly in a hurry, and he don't look fast enough to get out of that pin quickly enough! There is a reason behind the claws and huge size. I don't think it's for cuddling purposes.

We love Jim and Leo!❣

what is a boy It ain’t that serious

What the hell do you mean innocent beauties. these are wild animals that can rip you apart in seconds. it doesn't matter if they was big or bigger. They are still wild animals how can you just say they are so innocent. there are black people out in the world that's innocent too. but that doesn't stop racist cop from killing them. If anything we are all innocent rather we human or animals. until we do something wrong. 8/19/2020 Wednesday

Corey Verges but this one isnt really a “wild animal” it was raised it captivity, i think

Corey Verges also jesus why did you bring black people into this man, we were trying to talk about bears

They raise these bears from cubs. Thats why they have such a good relationship together. And plus what in the name of davy jones does racist cops have to do with a guy playing with his grizzly bear? Good Lord man

That will never happen sorry. He had to put tremendous effort and time for this to happen and not everyone will raise a bear cub this way

Fool, the bear tolerates this putz for snacks and one day the putz will be a meal. This crap should not be admirable it should be shameful to take a large beautiful animal out of its environment and treat it like a cute baby.

@@robhamilton4736 Fool? Yes, bears are wild animals and cannot be domesticated, but for you to imply that it's not possible to develop a relationship with an animal, simply because it can't be domesticated seems to argue that if you want to see an actual fool, all you need is a mirror.

Rob Hamilton all of the bears at this shelter cannot be released into the wild due to injuries they had sustained when they were young.

@@robhamilton4736 seek help rob, that hate in your heart isn't good for you

Ooo just bought a shirt after reading your comment! Didn't know they had Merch. First time seeing their video.

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UnlegitDqrk its fine i was just joking

So do I!!

We can! But only once.

Untill that second though

@@sluggak1363 i think they just accept the risk that comes with doing something like this, it really wouldnt take alot for the bear to kill you or seriously injure you while playing. their is something humbling in that notion

Well, technically a human could also end your life in seconds. :( I actually tend to trust animals more than people cause at least animals give you a clear sign of when they’re angry or upset. People can be real backstabbers however.

Alley S Stop dreaming Leo is a captive bear. I don't recommend doing the same thing with a wild bear 🤦🏻‍♂️

@@MLG-rn3zy First of all you don't know me and no I'm not going to walk up to a wild bear and do that.

Alley S Your first comment made it seems like bears are not dangerous. These beasts will end your life in seconds, especially the wild ones. Just saw a video of a huge grizzly bear climbing a 50 feet tree. Please tell me how it went once you hugged a wild bear i'm sure he would welcome you with open arms and mouth. I'm being a jerk to prevent the false spread of "all apex predators are kind and not that dangerous" Every year victims die from these beasts. A lot of people say nature is great and awesome i agree but they forget that 90% of that nature wants to kill you : - Weather/climate can kill you - Apex predators will kill you - Bacterias will kill you Reality is a harsh world

@@MLG-rn3zy if you watched any of these videos from this organization you would see these bears a relationship with the people and so they're not dangerous aleast not to these people. And maybe one day I will go up to a bear and give that bear a hug and no it won't be a wild bear either. Until then I'm going to dream of doing that. I have a real big respect for all bears. And if that bear did knew me as much as he knows Jim, I would still go up to Leo the bear and give him a Big Hug!

@@alleys4804 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKyYapaZ3dyXg2w.html i love bears too but make sure to finish this video just in case you need some information on how they think.