Black Bear Cub is Determined to Get the Ball

Occurred on September 15, 2022 / Sanford, Florida, USA

: "A Florida black bear and her cub visit our backyard and enjoy the playground. In this clip, the young cub is able to jump up and pull down a large inflatable ball we suspended overhead, something he had previously tried and failed.

Our property is on the Wekiva River in Central Florida, and we frequently have bears and other animals pass through our backyard.

Note: We never feed or try to attract any wildlife. Over the years we learned that bears are naturally curious and will stop and play with balls or other toys. They will frequently stand on two feet to reach objects overhead."