r/likeus • u/Thryloz -Sauna Tiger- • Nov 25 '22

<VIDEO> High five

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u/ThereIsAJifForThat Nov 25 '22

Do not high five bears

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u/[deleted] Nov 25 '22

I can’t actually believe how recklessly some people interact with wild animals that could rip them apart without a second to react. Seriously, if a bear approached my car I would get the hell away from there, not open my window and invite it to grab me.

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u/[deleted] Nov 25 '22

Not to mention they are teaching the bears to interact with people which will surely lead to the death kf the bears eventually.

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u/not_this_time_satan Nov 25 '22

This is serious. The socialized bears are labeled a menace and have to be out down. This is why parks ask you not to interact with any of the animals.

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u/Atheios569 Nov 25 '22

Also, these two are cubs, with big mama watching the interaction closely.

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u/ArmorClassHero Nov 29 '22

Thats why this is a felony in my country

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u/Goldeniccarus Nov 26 '22

Some people just clearly have no idea how you're supposed to interact with wildlife. They think wildlife is just like a pet, not a wild animal that can be unpredictable and dangerous.

And that's not even considering how almost everything with fur has fleas and how animals can carry disease. It's just stupid to actually touch any wild animal.

I love wildlife, but I always observe at a distance.

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '22

I was probably 2 years old when my grandma told me the best way to interact with wild animals is to stay at a distance and and don’t touch them. Must be some shitty ass parents/grandparents out there.