This Bear Swings Like Sinatra

I had this bear in a previous video, but I'm 95% sure this video is new. I think the last one featured him dancing or something.

There was some speculation that it was fake (including by me), but I don't think it was, because why fake something you can probably get a bear to actually do? They train bears to ride little tricycles in circuses, after all.

Well, this new bear footage is going to spark even more controversy and conspiracy theories, because now he's playing a trumpet.

Actually there is some controversy about it, as animal-rights people are angry about the bear being in captivity and being forced to learn tricks. The trainer says he only uses treats to teach the bear, but.... Well, let's say I think it's mostly treats. I don't believe an animal tamer will spare the whip. They're not sentimental about these things.

posted by Ace at 04:58 PM

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