The Reality Of Keeping Pet Tigers & Bears | Full Documentary | Predator Pets

[@CuriousNaturalWorld]

Should it be okay to keep exotic animals as pets? Leave a comment to let us know! 👇

[@madeleinewarburton7381]

Absolutely not. When that Lady smacked that young tiger. Who knows what will happen when the camera is not working. One day there will a serious injury or death. I just don't know why people keep wild animals as pets. They will turn on there owners one day. I just feel sorry for all animals been kept in cages.

[@paulb174]

No

[@bcatblues725]

NO!!!

[@ganseblumchen8921]

It's not okay to keep ANY animals as pets.

[@m6666]

Wild animals are just that, WILD! They belong only in the wild, and owning one is just selfish and asking for trouble... eventually. Thankfully, the video was finished with Tippi saying just that, especially after having owned them as pets because she has learnt from experience, especially with the film Roar and Melanie getting injured. Unfortunately, I don't believe they get enough species appropriate enrichment in these small cages. Sure, they're enclosures are bigger than most people give them, but do they get to run and climb stumps and stalk their prey like they would in the wild. I somehow doubt it from what we saw of the size of cages they're in. However, sanctuaries like hers and many others out there now are necessary for all those poor cats that were raised and treated poorly in the wrong hands of circuses and private homes and would otherwise have nowhere else to go. Whether a big cat or small monkey... leave them in the wild where they belong.

[@tonyprice2256]

There have been people who have successfully taken care of while physically interacting with both tigers and bears for years, and some who have been attacked and eaten by their 'pets'. Only time will tell. I am a firm believer that nobody should ever own any animal they can not physically control, and that would include dogs.

[@damaslpressath]

but the most important thing is, that those animals is wild and should never be degenerated by humans to live as pet in enclosures....if you can handle them or not

[@tonyprice2256]

@@damaslpressath True. Animals kept in small cages would be like you or me kept in prison. Nobody likes to be in prison, and no animal likes to be stuck in a cage. And nobody on earth can physically control a big cat or bear.

[@savannahdavidson3116]

I’m a firm believer that you can’t guarantee control over another living creature and that it’s foolish and conceded to think you can.

[@Phili2012]

@@savannahdavidson3116yeah my domestic cat is mean mean mean before breakfast

[@1crackedup]

Agree

[@Cynthi_007]

That lady standing next to a black bear inside their enclosure right after kissing one of them on the snout: " I can´t stress enough, these are wild animals and as unpredictable as it gets." Before that she had hand fed her 450 pound tigers and pet them. That goes on the famous last words list.

[@tonyprice2256]

I agree 100%. These animals in the wild are free to roam for miles every day. Here they are contained in tiny areas. It is like they are in jail for life without committing any crimes. What she is doing goes beyond cruel. The only silver lining to this dark cloud is that karma may come a calling some day.

[@FeezFBaby]

​@@tonyprice2256What she's doin is not cruel! What??? She's actually giving them a loving home! C'mon now!

[@tonyprice2256]

@@FeezFBaby So would you be happy living in a cage in her yard?

[@gabrielta1]

She say dancer but she get them, I mine so crazy

[@waner17]

@@FeezFBabyshe said she slaps the tank & they run away when they’re bothering her after she says they’re wild animals that shouldn’t be provoked…these animals will be her end if they haven’t already..

[@bevfrench3496]

first woman.................not much room for them to roam. That white tiger is bored out of it's mind.

[@Lori-lp6uc]

Animals don't belong in cages... or on a chain

[@suerichards47]

Also very overweight

[@James-kv6kb]

People always have a go at the circuses, but that is the number one rule with performing animals don't allow them to be bored

[@andrenajones767]

It's depressing

[@beethovensbigtoe]

These tigers would be dead or much worse off without her. It’s the sociopaths that captively bred these tigers that deserve much more then scrutiny. She’s just helping save 2 lives. Simply. At least they are healthy and maintained.

[@georgecarberry9222]

Ms Hedren is so right. Apex predators are literally serial killers. They have no remorse, sympathy or empathy with their prey. They are made for one thing & one thing only, to take out other creatures as quickly & brutally as possible so they can feed themselves & their young. If you have ever seen a lion kill a zebra, you have seen an animal brutally kill a weaker animal with total disregard for the screams of its prey. Miss Hedren is trying to express just how dangerous her big cats are, how quickly they can attack a person & that there is no remorse &/or guilt on the predator's part if it kills its caretaker. Predators couldn't survive if they had any empathy with other creatures & their suffering as that predator is eating them alive. Predators must be able to kill without feelings & human beings may be just another kind of prey at some point.

[@dwaynediesel6079]

Well said. This lady is just simply lucky right now

[@laylaessack4844]

One thing you notice with the first two is the ‘it’s very dangerous… but not for ME’ which really shows their mindset and reasons for keeping these animals. Tippi on the other hand was the opposite, you can see that she’s had to change her mindset and relies she is NOT above being hurt. Her point about knowing everything about your animal to give them what THEY deserve really shows this as well.

[@nadinemeier2010]

If she really knew anything about her 'big cats' at all, she wouldn't be keeping them in these disgusting tiny enclosures

[@laylaessack4844]

@@nadinemeier2010 Oh yes I definitely don't entirely agree with what she's doing (keep in mind that I haven't rewatch the video so excuse me if my memory is a bit faulty) .In general I believe that wild animals should be allowed to live as close to their natural life as possible (whether that's 'in the wild' (ie in nature reserves) or in a facility that can best provide that). So yes, personally those cages seem particularly small but my comment was meant to point out the fundamental difference between her mindset and the others. This video seemed to be aimed at people who generally believe in/are on the fence about owning wild 'exotic' animals - my comment was similarly aimed. Hope that makes sense :)

[@veganc5028]

Wild animals are not ours to "own", they are here for their own purposes.

[@bbkingme8831]

To eat other animals? Plants? Etc. Whoa there. Remember life meaning. If ur in a tigers area stranded they will hunt u and eat u. U were food for the tiger. Ur view of humans is way to bias. If that's ur thought. You got a rude awaken ning. Coming.

[@sueblack5794]

It is cruel to them and very selfish of the pople who own them. They all seem to be mentally ill honestly. They aren't right in the head.

[@vCLOWNSHOESv]

She spoke about getting old and where the animals go when she dies but forgot how dangerous it will get when she starts slowing down more with age. She can't afford to fall down in front of them and look weak or they will eat her. She is playing with fire.

[@katarinatibai8396]

Imagine what happens when she gets early signs of dementia and she just let them loose. I still remember the crazy dude who opened all the cages and shoot himself. 🥶🥶🥶

[@rockymtnsteeze1815]

Honestly was wondering if she is still alive. She gets in the enclosures with these predators.

[@mrmister2702]

Karma

[@lizarrrdbeth]

When she cracked that tiger on the butt like she was reprimanding a dog I knew she is doomed. That cat is going to turn around one day after she wacks it and decides NOPE NOT TODAY and eats her!!

[@tiggragg2749]

Just run your own life...your opinion is not needed ...it's called life GET ONE

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Yes, that concerned me more than anything, too. It’s how many people make their house cats mean. They don’t understand it’s not fun to the cat, they play too rough, and it ends in a very angry cat.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

@@tiggragg2749then why are you giving us your opinion? Don’t you have a life to lead?

[@tiggragg2749]

@@i.ehrenfest349 don't you!!

[@i.ehrenfest349]

@@tiggragg2749 I soooo hope you’re 13 at most…

[@toriiacoviello4127]

I feel fear for Bonnie. She's a beautiful, wonderful woman and seems to understand that these are wild animals and you have to be careful but on the other hand, she gets extremely close after saying one of the bear is unpredictable and has knocked her down and bit and scratched her. Very scary

[@paiiininthebuttt2477]

The law of averages - the odds are against her

[@karencowan9940]

​@Kenny-yl9pc the bears want be small for long, soon they will desire feeding on her other pets livestock

[@karencowan9940]

Another Timathy Treadwell

[@Anneanne50368]

I❤this lady😊...she's like ME ....just the way i took care of my fur babies.♡♡♡

[@nunosantos00]

The problem is these animals will only relate people to food and this can get nasty very fast because bears and tigers are not dogs or cats,people don't play with dominant predators like tigers or bears and they don't like cages and bisons are not cows. I can't say these people don't love these animals but keeping wild animals in captivity can only hurt the animals and people around them.

[@kkdoc7864]

Don’t bison belong in a herd? This guy shouldn’t be alone.

[@suerichards47]

Don’t be silly he has his human mum and dad😂😂😂😂

[@dimpelzmyles]

No many farmers own bison sometimes just one at a time

[@sengasengana]

@dimpelzmyles People doing it doesn't mean it's right. Bisons belong in a herd.

[@mattycharles3284]

The part that bothered me was the bison walking in the house past a taxidermied bison head .

[@mdcs1992]

That Tippi Hedren.....looked her up on Wikipedia. What an extraordinary life she's had. She is so dignified and measured in what she says. I would love to meet her. 94 now and still going strong.

[@lisajeter9511]

She is one of the few Ladies with class still with us now a days.

[@ed1907-cl2bj]

Yes, I didn't know her before watching this but it's just became apparent that she's a special and elegant person. I'd put Sade up there, in this special circle... And Lady Diana, of course. But that is a whole different and long story...

[@Horseluvver]

Melanie Griffith's mother.

[@julieduree9210]

@@ed1907-cl2bj A very good actress.

[@lisaperry5999]

​@@Horseluvver it is I thought her name was familiar didnt know she was still alive.

[@hectorskmetija3015]

My shock with the bison fellow, was his attitude with him getting out and walking down the road. If he wants to take the risk for himself and the animal is cared for, ok that's on him. BUT FOR DUCKS SAKE DONT PUT YOUR NEIGHBOURS AND THEIR ANIMALS AT RISK. If you cant 100% contain him, he needs to go. As for Tippi, i was delighted that her attitude was so spot on. Even getting a hamster, research a creature before you get it. If you cant meet its needs for a happy healthy life. Dont get it! The first lady, her intensions where good it was lovely that she has a plan for when she dies for the tigers and bears. But if she is killed by the tigers, who will take on her aging dogs ect?

[@waitaminute2015]

None of these people are legit unless they are fighting to make ownership illegal in every state. Their talk is cheap.

[@leeprosser4682]

Disappointing that people “love” these wild animals that they have to ruin the animals lives to possess them. Watching that couple sit there saying that they’d never let that poor bison go sickened me

[@m6666]

Yup... my thoughts exactly! I mean, why when there are so many dogs and cats in shelters wanting nothing but a loving home. It just boggles the mind! It seems they have to have something so out there in order to get media attention. SMH

[@michaellopez9788]

Maybe in this case but a lot of them like domestic dogs and cats do not have a home or have been abused by humans which is even more disappointing

[@michaellopez9788]

Bonnie is awesome human

[@JanetWright-qq5cv]

Wild Animals belong ...........fill in the blank

[@kathybrem880]

Where do you think it’s going to go?

[@staylor5687]

Dancing with the Devil if you ask me. As long as you do what they want, probably you'll be okay. BUT, they don't have human brains and they don't think like humans. What makes sense to us makes no sense to them and vice versa. There is also the mental health factor. Can a wild animal truly be happy in captivity? Like that big bull and bison who needs a normal structure of females around him. The bears are not sterilized either and those seasonal periods change their mentation. Yup, dancing with the Devil. Those tigers in the first lady's care love water and will sit in water for hours during the heat of the day. I don't see any water anywhere. That grimace was not happiness. Bison are herd animals and will do anything and everything to be with a herd. To have a lone bison is cruelty.

[@tonyprice2256]

Yes. In the wild, these animals can and do roam for miles every day. In this situation, they are in jail for life, without committing any crimes. And yes, you may be able to dance with the Devil for a while, but there may come a day when that dance will not end well. What she is doing here is beyond cruel, but there very well could come a day when karma comes a calling.

[@sugarbear1965]

@@tonyprice2256we’ll said, this is cruel

[@James-kv6kb]

​@@tonyprice2256so what do you do with animals that have been in captivity for many generations

[@Lbllrll]

The animals aren’t the devil, selfish humans are.

[@isabelp187]

@@James-kv6kb Make a designated area like a national park or something where they can free roam and are cared for from a distance by a team of wardens and veterinarians. Use your brain

[@armand187]

No, people should not be allowed to keep wild animals… but if they are a rescue situation that makes sense however the ownership of wild animals as a pet should not be allowed period. They are NOT PETS! It is cruel.

[@tonyprice2256]

I agree 100%. These animals in the wild are free to roam for miles every day. Here they are contained in tiny areas. It is like they are in jail for life without committing any crimes. What she is doing goes beyond cruel. The only silver lining to this dark cloud is that karma may come a calling some day.

[@annaemilia2505]

1. es animal cruelty -. because Tigers, Bears, Parriots need a lot more space then she can give them even if she has a lot of space - 2. they are wild animals and belong in the wild, 3. one day she will make a mistake no matter how and when - and her "pet tigers, pet bears" will kill her - the same problem with all these "funny" baby monkey videos - they are dressed and with diapers but they all were stolen from their mothers arms, and there is nothing funny by treat wild monkeys like pets - and the worst: "give me the money - and i will get you any wild animal you want"

[@geneziogenezio3299]

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU.

[@DeeDeex007o]

AMEN!

[@annychest718]

You lot are the sick ones..and why animals attack humans..I've watched enough animal vids to know that life is very hard for wild animals especially when competing with humans..eg deforestation big industry or maybe harsh weather conditions..if you show them love and feed them they are yours for life..if you let them go.. they'd come right back.. they're right.. they're their baby's @Deedee 'Man will lye down with lions' ~ Bible

[@steve-uq5tl]

I was a little surprised that she hit the tiger, just a little while ago she was talking about not being aggressive with the Bears, so it’s OK to be aggressive with the tiger ? do me a favor and don’t hit them at all !

[@krystallos81]

Because she thinks that cub won’t hurt her yet. You could tell when she was long talking about the adult female that she was scared of her. She kept saying she wasn’t, but that’s the one enclosure she wouldn’t go in while the cameras were there. She knows it’s a bad idea, but she just won’t let them live in a sanctuary because she’s lonely. She has convinced herself that she needs them, they don’t need her. They’d be better off in someone else’s care.

[@bricesicle]

⁠@@krystallos81I have to disagree a bit there. A stressed/flighty animal even a domesticated one can definitely turn on its main care takers so I think not going in a pen with a 400 pound tiger is smart. The bears and tigers seem okay. I’ve also seen sanctuaries with similar sized cages unfortunately:(

[@LUVLAYNE34]

Absolutely NOT!!!! The exotic pet trade is horrific. So many animals are abused and die in this appalling practice. We need laws to protect these animals.

[@jaynellewellyn7628]

Ms Hedron, you have my greatest admiration, for the respect you give these animals that have had such miserable lives. You have given them the best life you can, given their start in life.

[@LeniDell]

Really? How about doing what’s RIGHT for the animals? They should be rehabilitated if necessary and released in the wild or sent to licensed ZOOS! She’s not a VET, she’s certainly not a licensed expert in multi species care. She’s selfish and a hoarder.

[@GoTfan108]

Your delusional as well

[@nataliewilliams9741]

Back in the eighties, I went with my boyfriend to a place in Acton CA so he could fix his boss's Metropolitan Nash. I wandered about outside and came upon an enclosure with a bunch of lions in it. I sat down with my drawing pad and tried to sketch them but they weren't cooperating. Next thing I know, a woman in a leopard print catsuit (I kid you not) came walking out of a cinder block building inside the enclosure. She mosied up to the fence and we chatted for about half an hour. I never got her name. Years later while sitting in a doctor's office, I picked up a People magazine and there she was on the cover with Melanie Griffith! It was Tippi Hedren! I was at Shambala and didn't even know!

[@sofeckingtiredofwokepeople]

Hahaha awesome! 😂😂😂

[@nataliewilliams9741]

@@sofeckingtiredofwokepeople It really was!

[@doberman1ism]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful memory.

[@Truth17John17]

What does that have to do with this video?

[@lovelifeloveyourself9870]

"You bring your cat and dogs and KIDS in the house. Why not a bison?" Lady, your kids are supposed to be in the house.

[@joyfrazier8260]

Then he’s gonna be dropping jumbo turds in that house. So nasty

[@missyrose2154]

@@joyfrazier8260didn’t watch the video ? he never goes in the house 🙄

[@dianalcross]

I don't think anyone should keep exotic pets- they belong in their own habitat, free and living their lives to the fullest!

[@Azeathe]

Okay but you can’t put a blanket over all exotic pets with this. I keep exotic pets, and it’s nothing like this, because I keep ones that were bred in captivity, are many generations removed from wild populations, are not massive, are not even mammals, and have needs that can be met in captivity (which, like I said, they were born into). I have a pair of tree frogs, a dart frog (they are not poisonous in captivity), a ball python (no they do not get massive, they max out at 5 feet), and some invertebrates (like isopods, a millipede, and spiders). My snake would not make it in her native range, as she is a morph- in other words, she deviates from her species’ natural coloration due to a lot of selective breeding. So she doesn’t have proper camouflage. In fact, there are BELs, or blue-eyed leucistic, ball pythons that are solid white with blue eyes. Look it up. How are those meant to live in their native range?

[@mariahcraft5230]

A lot of these animals wouldn’t even exist tbh, as I do agree when it comes to certain animals & I do think they deserve to be free and live their best life! However, with humans so much of our wildlife is going extinct, it’s sad

[@katniss1968]

The very people screaming that exotic animals should not be kept as pets fail to realize that dogs were not always domesticated either. I believe that ANY animal treated properly can be domesticated, of course not overnight but certainly they can be over time.

[@sackofgreece]

​@@katniss1968finally someone with sense

[@bellalugosi5853]

@@katniss1968That is a huge distinction lol

[@thereisashifting]

38:45 The way this tiger just unexpectedly jumps through windows into the house is terrifying!!!

[@lynettepatrice2600]

Very terrifying 😮

[@AshishBagade-hv4el]

How big he is 😧

[@bcatblues725]

People that keep exotic animals always say how much they love this animal. If that male buffalo is the alpha, then let him go be the alpha Buffalo away from whatever this guy thinks he’s doing. How can you love a wild animal and then keep it in captivity

[@BabyMonkeyDefender]

Though they're not specific about how they acquired Wild Thing, they got him at just a couple of months old. Usually at that young age it's usually a rescue because mama was sick and died. I'm just going to give the benefit of the doubt on that one. But release Wild Thing to go be the alpha buffalo somewhere? Where? There's not much by way of vast areas land where the buffalo roam, and the deer and the antelope play. So just where would you release him to? A sanctuary? Basically he's in one now. And he's even got a little house that he can walk through and lick the walls of. He's got a lot of room and a mountain of love. They even let him tear stuff up because that's what he does. I understand you wanting to see the buffalo or living his best buffalo life, but with limited free area he's likely just be killed upon venturing onto someone's ranch and attacking livestock or the people. The one thing that bothers me is that it is in a buffalo's natural instincts to stampede. It's what they do. I believe some of his grumpiness comes from not being able to stampede at will. I think it would be cool if they could cordon off some of their property and let him stampede. I bet he'd slow down on ripping up the gates and whatnot if he could expend some energy running across an acre or two in wild Buffalo fashion at top speed.

[@bcatblues725]

@@BabyMonkeyDefender I’m positive there was a sanctuary that he could’ve gone to.

[@annettegenovesi]

Tippi has done amazing things with these cats. But Tippi let them roam in her house. She created countless interactions between the cats and visitors. Then because that stopped going well, and because of her personal experiences, she generalizes her decision of no contact with the animals so that nobody anywhere should have this contact. I mean what do the experts say?

[@bcatblues725]

@@annettegenovesi I’m no expert. Wild animals whether they have been captive with humans before or not do not belong roaming around someone’s house. They deserve to be protected in a wild animal reserve or something close to it.

[@annettegenovesi]

@@bcatblues725 You didn't say "in my opinion". Everybody thinks the wilds hate being cooped up in a home or outdoor area, but yet nobody has done a study on this. In the wild they have to constantly hunt for food and beat competitors, and it's a nightmare for them when they have young ones and must try and protect them. Just because they're not capable of building a home how do you really know they enjoy such a life? It seems to me they're just coping.

[@kendrakkhalilieh1616]

The older lady stumbling around her yard with her hands in the faces of bears and tigers really concerned me. She doesn't have these animals to help them. It's not about truly loving and respecting them, or caring about their true needs. It's for her own comfort and happiness, and gratification. She's not taking in animals and keeping them in a habitat close to their own, or trying to help them and send them back home where they can make a life for themselves. She's collecting animals with no thought of their own well being. It seems selfish and all about her. My heart hurts for these animals.

[@tonyprice2256]

I agree 100%. Bears and tigers in the wild can and do wander for miles every day. These animals are in jail for life without committing any crimes.

[@sugarbear1965]

She’s giving the bears onion dip for gods sake!!!! Horrible!!

[@kendrakkhalilieh1616]

@@tonyprice2256 You're absolutely right. It's a life sentence. So sad 😢 You'd hope wildlife rescue would get in there and help them now that she's advertised what she's doing.

[@Mordo___]

Please help me understand the logic here. She provides around the clock care for these animals 24/7. They have their own, territory, abundance of food, affection, company of their own kind, and guaranteed safety. You would trade out all those positives so they basically can just have more space? Why do you think you know what a Bear or Tiger’s ideal life would be? Please lower your arrogance.

[@moragmacgregor6792]

Thank you, Mordo.

[@ovadoseooo947]

A pet bison? Man y'all are TRIPPING!!!!!

[@luv4salsastevie348]

Right!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@kayburgess8536]

There was a guy in a town I use to live in that had 3 pet bison they got turned in an they were taken away

[@k_j_n1242]

💯💯💯🤣

[@adonnarowe1811]

😂😂😂 fr!

[@sarahjeannepeterson5536]

And she brings it in the house!! WTF! Mental health issues!

[@AstaraelDarkrahBlack]

Even before she showed off the tigers and bears I didn't care for the first lady for being an animal hoarder with even just dogs.

[@SMCharacters]

he let them loose

[@jturtle5318]

​@@SMCharactersyou're thinking of the man in Zanesville, which wasn't covered.

[@devilis6]

But it looks like she has the money and space to properly care for them

[@isabelp187]

@@devilis6 No she does not oh my god, why are Americans like this, its revolting to have a wild animal in a fking cage. ARE YOU SLOW?

[@Twistandgouk]

Tell me you have zero idea without actually saying the words​@devilis6

[@mariekatherine5238]

Keeping wild animals as household pets is a REALLY bad idea. Unless you’re actually running an approved sanctuary or zoo, and it’s safe. Remember that chimp that tore off the woman’s face? The animals that the guy who went berserk in Zanesville, OH and released all kinds of dangerous predators into the community then shot himself with the idea the big cats would devour him? I think it was because his wife left him or some other misfortune, but obviously, something was more wrong with him. Or the man eaten by his own pet alligator? Unpredictable, and dangerous. So let’s hope people like that woman keep their animals safely confined. That fence doesn’t look very strong to me!

[@turtlejeepjen314]

Wow, that lady at the end was the only one with COMMON SENSE!!🙂

[@kayburgess8536]

One day these wild animals will turn on someone

[@Juliana65]

People who keep exotic, wild animals pets are guilty of animal cruelty. Those who provide sanctuaries for these exotic animals are doing a wonderful service to these animals.

[@toddbennett7157]

But what is the exact definition of "exotic"? And where does one draw the line? Would peafowl, which have been kept in captivity for merely ornamental reasons for a few thousand years (and are considered "semi-domestic" since they still exist in wild, natural, unchanged populations) be considered exotic? What about ferrets? Hamsters and gerbils? Swans?

[@karenallhoff5086]

1M% 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💀💀💀💔

[@strawberrymilk2554]

Huh? The First Lady has bears who have a better life than other bears have

[@sherilynn1310]

If someone with something like 100 different animals is taking fantastic care of them, and gets help when needed so if she's not there the animals are still cared for, I would define her domain as a "sanctuary." But even the best zoos and best managed wildlife areas always have accidental encounters between humans and wildlife that end badly. Bonnie amazes me and all of the animals caught on camera just look sensational from palomino mare to bear to elderly dog. But I wouldn't want to live within a mile or two of her place. I think most people realize that there is going to be a risk no matter how well it's done. And some people shouldn't be allowed to keep a betta fish!

[@juicyjules7409]

U take care u got em 😮😢

[@janicewebber5584]

Anyone remember the show called Fatal Attractions? It's not the movie. It was a show on NatGeo. It NEVER ended well!😢

[@botmfedr1m291]

I love that show! It always ended badly for the owner and the pets. I respect animals and don’t own any. I don’t believe in cages. Ok maybe a fish..

[@joeguzman3558]

I would not want to live in that neighborhood where there's tigers and bears as pets, I remember seeing something on the news when a guy got killed by his tigers, and then the entire neighborhood was running scared because they got loose.

[@moragmacgregor6792]

There were several news clips of a tiger strolling through residential neighborhoods in Houston a while back, maybe 3 years. The police didn't know where he belonged! I had the idea he was just living in someone's backyard--or their house! It takes all kinds, and Houston has no zoning laws 😂

[@bridgetcornman4495]

Back in 2011 a man in Ohio had pretty much same animals ,the bears,lions,tigers. He decided he was going to kill himself ,and let them all loose before he did it! Actually very very sad situation. Many were killed. Interesting story!

[@jturtle5318]

​@@bridgetcornman4495I saw a video about that. He let them kill him. They interviewed a deputy involved with hunting them all down, and he was very traumatized from killing so many rare animals. I had expected these good ol' deer hunting guys would be excited about a free big game hunt, but they hated it. It was in Zanesville OH.

[@laurawilliams8806]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@trixiesmom5066]

What is so funny ? The guy who killed himself or all the beautiful animals that had to be killed ?

[@connierenna-xf9um]

I think Tippi has excellent judgment and common sense.

[@jaf8771]

I remember watching Tippi in the movie "The Birds"..... My God was she gorgeous!

[@budgiebreeding]

so...has the film maker never heard of animal hoarding? there is no way a single human can have an actual relationship with 20 dogs. there isn't time to train, or even interact with them, let alone deal with behavioral issues or even notice health issues. ad to that that she's literally gone at least half the time to drive a truck. now ad 7 horses on top of that. anyone who has a horse knows that there is no way a single human can handle, train, ride, groom and care for 7 horses appropriately. then ad bears (inadequately contained) and tigers (inadequately contained) and the happy picture painted by the film is in reality a disaster, with a house full of dog feces, equines that are barely trained and poorly maintained, and wild animals that deserve so much more than this lady can offer them. plus, on a truck driver's earnings, there is no way all those animals are receiving regular vet care. it's just bonkers.

[@Lbllrll]

Totally agree, it’s hoarding. Also, notice how in the beginning when she’s showing the meat freezers she says she feeds horse meat? Tf

[@the_lewis_family]

TOTALLY AGREE

[@DrDIY1]

​​@@Lbllrllshe's not feeding her horses to the other animals. Horse meat 🍖 is the cheapest meat u can buy. U buy it from slaughter auctions for pennies a pound. There are horse auctions in every state in America. 99% of them are sold for slaughter. Most end up in dog food. She also has ranch hands. She's not caring for the animals alone and there are people there when she's gone. Interstate truckers make 6 figures a year. If u own ur own truck -u can make 200k a year. It's very lucrative

[@goleafsgo8496]

Having worked as a youngster (late teens early 20's) at an exotic animal park they actually require very little regular vet care. Like humans if you're sick you need a Doctor most of these animals are the same. Vet bills wouldn't be crazy and many vets would volunteer there time in order to have the experience of working with exotics.

[@fifthavenuegirl]

actually she supposedly has 10 horses. i had 6 at one point. drafts and others and hay alone was $1000 a month. i constantly was cleaning taking care of them very devoted. i cannot imagine with her farm

[@SunshineRAyes]

It is very dangerous and cruel to keeping these exotic animals

[@goldenretrievermom7945]

I love how articulate and knowledgeable Tippi is, so much respect for her making the best decision for all involved

[@deecooper1567]

I really hate to see animals in cages Especially the 4x8 🤬🤬. Tipi has 40 acres to give each species enough room to roam around somewhat. Somewhat resembling a sanctuary is better than backyard cages. It’s a shame humans take away the animals freedom 🥴😢👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@marylock3105]

I have 5 rats huge cages at pets at home I have 2 sisters age 3 in one cage 2 sisters age 14 months in their own cage and Peter my boy rat age 2 years we lost his brother he got sick can't let him mix with other rats . advice by vets because he sad

[@deecooper1567]

@@marylock3105 😖😖😖👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@Twistandgouk]

​@@marylock3105a rat and a apex pred bit different lol

[@stivs06]

To be brutally honest, even 40 acres is not enough! Wild animals have comparatively huge ranges, limiting their range is the beginning of the problem, boredom and lack of constant stimulation equates to increased aggression! Enjoy wild animals in the wild!!

[@shaniezzo114]

She is one of the prettiest old lady I've seen. There is some kind of grace over her.❤😊

[@kittymarrero5462]

Awe that was sweet & I agree.

[@dbx1233]

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[@TheUneducatedTeacher]

Lol A KZbinr

[@FeezFBaby]

Lmfao 🤣🤣🤣

[@Shaz-gq7pv]

Lol he was insane the bears he was interacting with weren't in captivity they were completely wild it's strange he survived 11 years but him and his girlfriends death should be an exact example of what bears are they're not cute or pets. They're dangerous apex predators and probably one of the worst animals to encounter in the wild. They're completely fearless, incredibly strong very bad tempered and aggressive and will eat you alive if you get anywhere near them

[@dbx1233]

Yes, A bear is equipped with all the tools necessary to literally eat you alive. @@Shaz-gq7pv

[@Louise-u3w]

Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn might be able to add to the conversation. But then, they might not. They always denied that Montecore wanted to hurt Roy. "He just wanted to help him get up again, after he had fallen down"

[@BabyMonkeyDefender]

If all the people in the world Tippi would be my pick to do what she does. The fact that she learned the unpredictable nature of the big cats and called a happy to any interaction speaks volumes of her character. Some may say, "oh how sad that the lion/tiger can't have their ear scratched or belly rubbed is sad. How can you run them off that affection?" The think is, they are not being robbed of anything. The are actually being given back their proper life. They don't roam about the wild looking for a human to run their belly or scratch behind the ears, what she took on were animals that had been raised like that, unfortunately. When she saw a couple of near misses happen she wisely gave them back their lives. Look how large the individual areas they have. Aside from being in the wild thus is the next best. I've been a fan of hers since I was a little girl, I always will be. Not so much a fan of her daughter though 🤭🤭. She's alright but just not my cup of tea as a person.

[@prof.murase8390]

22:54 22:54 😅 22:54

[@georgecarberry9222]

Agree wholeheartedly.

[@thatfishguy4991]

The first lady I was like wow I wonder why she’s on here all her animals seem pretty normal. I mean parrots are exotic but plenty of people keep them. Then she showed the tigers and bears-

[@lennyrivera2366]

I usto drive trucks, and I had a delivery at a lumber yard in Jersey. And I thought that someone robbed a bank because there were so many police and helicopters and this was in the woods. The guy from the lumber yard told me that across the street in these woods, if you looked real good, you could see cages and tigers, and one got loose. But the lady was blaming six flags for the tiger, but all of there tiger's were accounted for. This was the famous tiger lady of Jersey. I'll always remember that scene of police and choppers in the sky...

[@derekbaker777]

Luckily nobody was attacked and killed. Tigers are wild animals and are no joke. One bite or swipe of their claws and you'll be in the emergency room if not the morgue.

[@chelseamiranda6651]

It really bugs me when bear owners feed them cakes,butter,ice cream,etc…I believe they should be eating the same foods that they would in the wild. Feeding them processed foods full of sugar and God only knows what else is just wrong. 😢

[@RandomHuTaoSimp]

Butter is not full of sugar. It's the good type of processed foods that we have made for thousands of years and is virtually animal fat that they would eat in the wild. It has 0 sugar in it, it has saturated fats and some beta hydroxy butyrate (short chain fatty acids). That's fine to feed them. I do agree the cake and icecream is bad though

[@1crackedup]

I asked a vet about these kind of pets and sooner or later, things don’t end well

[@PariahQuail]

You don’t say!

[@FlynVOutfttrsNGundogs-Jordy]

Tremendous sleuthing skills

[@69ElChistoso]

Captain Obvious, where's your cape?

[@MimiCheckinfakeheaux]

Could have just asked a 6 year old. They could have told you the same information lol

[@SarahSherman-di7ku]

Yes because vets are experts on people being eaten by tigers 🙄

[@lynettepatrice2600]

Hearing her say "he's/she's not aggressive when referring to tigers and bears is about as convincing as "my dog doesn't bite"🤦🏽‍♀️

[@staceyroberts3468]

For Tippy to make the decision to have no more physical interaction w those cats, was a very unselfish act ❤️

[@bcatblues725]

The buffalo man is tripping on his own ego.

[@annamossity8879]

Both he and his wife!

[@MotherAlgorithm]

They are aware of that though.

[@jturtle5318]

​@@MotherAlgorithmif they were self-aware, they'd put him in a bison herd. Or at least put in a welded pipe fence instead of those cheap panels that he was breaking up, that's really irresponsible. He could harm someone or get shot running loose.

[@christinecole4596]

This should be illegal and this woman or someone else is going to die one day soon.

[@tonyprice2256]

It is illegal in most states, and yeah, no one should have tigers and bears in captivity in their backyards.

[@FeezFBaby]

​@@tonyprice2256Yes no one should unless those same bears & tigers came from super worse homes/situations ya kno?

[@lynettepatrice2600]

Omgosh im even more nervous about the dog! "I haven't heard him yelp or anything " Is she serious? Playing Russian roulette with the dog's life makes me very uncomfortable. Cmon lady, there has to be a safer way to love your "babies".

[@annelylentz6901]

Bottom line, people should NOT have a wild animal as pets period. It’s animal cruelty

[@peachyrican1313]

Lions & Tigers & Bears, oh my!! 🦁🐯🐻

[@carlo_cali]

With the Big Cats they forgot to mention how many people have been hurt by Non-aggressive actions of the cat. They have no idea how strong they are and there have been many people hurt by accident. One woman was playing with a young Tiger, basically the age of a adolescent, but still over 200 lbs. and the Tiger started flopping around because it was excited to play and it jumped too high and whacked her right in the face and arm with it's back or hip. It broke her nose bad and broke her arm knocking her down. The cat continued to play until it realized something was wrong and she came out of the enclosure. They are just too strong at 300 and 400 lbs. I've seen people playing with them in pools and they get very excited and although not aggressive, there is so much area for serious people injury by accident.

[@loralieisa]

My house cats accidentally scratch and bite me on occasion. A clumsy immature tiger could do a lot of damage.

[@RolandRees]

Finally there is one person who told the truth. People have no good reason to have a lion or a tiger or even a bison.

[@polly1017]

The lady is feeding her "pet" bear, he then crowds her space and takes the food, "hey you're stealing" she says submissively then gives him a good boy reward pat. Lady you don't do that with a dog let alone hundreds of pounds worth of wild bear. Should I say my farewells now?

[@maxinebulldog7095]

That bison is totaly insane

[@callyb54]

Yes, because he is a herd animal. He is one very frustrated boy! Hopefully his antics don't land him in trouble where his head joins the one already hanging on his Brokers owners' wall!!

[@juicyjules7409]

Yep huh 😅

[@julianagy2918]

Miss Tippy you are absolutely right my hats off to you for telling the truth about your wild animals and God bless you for keeping them safe and for keeping people safe

[@HoneySparkles2]

😂😂reminds me of the couple that let a full grown hippo in their home..crazy people in the world!

[@susanmartin3762]

I love hearing big cats Chuff. It's their purr!❤

[@lizarrrdbeth]

Per Google 70 out of 140 person crew were injured during the filling of Roar (1981).

[@lisasunshine773]

That Bison ‘wildthing’ knows he is boss.

[@ironvlogger9712]

Bringing Wild Thing indoors was an mistake. He owns that home now🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@LizzyL2024]

Honestly, this entire video would not be worth it without Tippy. so smart, so knowledgeable and so caring for the animals.

[@ChristyCarrillo-cj7xd]

100 percent

[@munchiis2486]

Well said "You're dealing with a serial killer". Oh that gave me chills!

[@meinthewild312]

The diet Bonnie is feeding those bears is terrible for them. Bears are not eating pudding and unnatural sweets in the wild. There are all kinds of fillers, unnatural sweeteners and chemicals in those foods. Plus, she fails to take the proper, ethical, best practice steps when handling them. She has too many animals crammed into an inadequate space. I also don’t like the look of her habitat for the big cats & bears. She needs to be shut down.

[@Lori-lp6uc]

She says they can become killers, yet she's not taking the proper precautions

[@GoldenMonke4561]

I feel like the enclosures bonnie has for these wild animals is WAY too small the white tiger is overweight because she has nowhere to run

[@jimmyknows-p4m]

in last clip I have to say that the way she described the personality of the cat was amazing.. it seem that may who own them do see that it should not be done. I don't believe her when she says no one has gotten hurt, something in her face changed when she said it, more likely someone was attacked to the point of no return or so damaged they will never look, live or be able to function the same ever again. That was settled without the court or law getting involved ..

[@Louise-u3w]

Well she admitted she was in hospital and there were many jncidences. That may be enough for most people to frighten them and see the big cats in a different light, even if nobody got killed. Don't you think, with the spotlight she is in, that it would have come out, if someone got killed or maimed for life?

[@rebeccadubarry8523]

She was just having a botox twitch. She said several times people had been harmed, but fortunately, none had succumbed to the big cats. Rest easy, face reader❤

[@gordonmorris6359]

ROAR! was an awesome movie, never were so many species of big cats gathered together and reeking havoc ever been seen, and Tippi Hedren and her daughter Melanie Griffith were authentically scared (as was the cast), a very exciting movie with lions, tigers, leopards & black panthers, cheetahs, cougers, all together in one huge pride.

[@toddbennett7157]

The late Amanda Blake (actress who played Miss Kitty on television's Gun Smoke) kept big cats, and went on to become a leading authority on the captive breeding of cheetahs. To this day, zoo's propagation of this endangered species are indebted to her knowledge and the inclusion of some if the very animals she donated directly to the gene pool.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Sounds like a copy paste

[@i.ehrenfest349]

@@toddbennett7157 What you wrote in your comment. Sounds as if it comes straight from some article or other. If not, more power to you.

[@toddbennett7157]

@@i.ehrenfest349 Oh, you mean it READS like an article! I wondered how you could say it "sounds" a certain way when there's no audio! No, I just typed it off the top of my head. It was a factoid that I've always been aware of.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

@@toddbennett7157 Funny. You’re right, on a KZbin vid comments page the word “sound” sounds a little…off. Most people don’t write the way you do. My father did, in fact even his spoken words sounded as if they came from a book.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Yes, rereading your comment - there’s at least 6 words in there that the average KZbin watcher probably doesn’t know. I think. But, I like it. I’m sometimes nonplussed by the seeming idiocy on KZbin. Even people who comment on, say, Liszt etude tutorials often sound like they’re on the imbecilic side.

[@SeaSlug11]

I think they get a thrill out of Beast only being somewhat safe for them and not for others

[@FeezFBaby]

I agree with u 100% my friend! Has to be some!

[@rebeccadubarry8523]

I concur! They seem to rather enjoy the attention from the theme of cowboys and Indians. Headdress and cowboy hat wedding (including 1,250 lb bison in tow) for the whole world to see. Tells me quite enough about them. Yellow teeth, glazed eyes, and all that pride. I'll pass. Wish the bison didn't have to tolerate them...

[@Horseluvver]

I think they got too much money & they're cruel to horses, using bison to 'train cutting horses'

[@THEMADHATTRESS]

asbolutely

[@ironvlogger9712]

I'm very impressed with Bonnie. She even had the foresight and common sense to already have a sanctuary picked out for her the bears and tigers, should anything happen and hopefully keep Peta away. And already takes good care of all of her animals. Bless her. She's the example of the middle ground that we need to reach, whether you're a private exotic animal owner or not. Well being, longevity and prosperity for all animals and awareness for public safety, and preserving the environment is what matters

[@katiebeachler5734]

"Almost cute"? Are you kidding? Wild Thing is absolutely adorable!!!

[@blackpuppy5645]

This is why we have laws people shouldn’t be allowed to collect dangerous wild animals

[@georgecarberry9222]

That Bison must be so lonely for its own kind. It should be released into a herd of bison.

[@rhainaweissehexe3899]

I understand Bonnie's kind heart, but I know she should give the bears and big cats to Sanctuary. It is very unfair to keep these amazing wild creatures cooped up, unable to roam and live a natural life. She needs to send them to Sanctuary!!!

[@callyb54]

Bison are herd animals. They need their own kind. They are not domesticated like cattle. To keep one on its own is not allowing the Bison to exhibit its natural behaviour. Its no wonder he gets frustrated. I hope his head doesnt end up on his owners wall (23.03). Could that have been a predecessor who got too unruly?

[@AngiO-f1s]

What do you mean? Wild thing is a perfect gentleman in the house and loved being best "man" at his idiot owners wedding. He's living his best life clearly.....

[@mjrotondi5086]

My heart breaks for animals captive in cages. It’s unnatural and it destroys their spirit.

[@katherinefields250]

My 10lb house cat can even be dangerous! She doesn't even know her own strength.

[@mirandapewitt2293]

I have a degree in animal science and a lot of animal experience. I used to work for a biologist (on the side while I was in college) and had to take care of his menagerie when he went out of town. His safety feature on the bobcat enclosure was broken, so I had to distract the cat with meat at one end as I snuck into the cage to change his water and food dishes. I’ll never forget the moments I was alone in that pen. The only weapon I had was a broom and my own feigned confidence. The bobcat almost always cornered me and tried to attack. I would slap the broom against the wall, yell as loud as I could, and bluff run towards him. Thankfully, I always won. Now that I’m older and creating an animal sanctuary of my own, I feel confident that I’ll never bring home anything that could harm another person. Bringing home a predator does not just put you in danger. It also puts your neighbors, family, friends, and potential employees in danger. I have the knowledge and experience to adequately care for a large predator, but I know that’s a commitment that I would never put on someone else. This means never going on vacation or taking a day off. Even if all goes well, that animal could escape. After being said person that was left alone with a wild animal that was wondering where his main caretaker was…. I personally don’t want the potential risk of someone’s life or their pet’s life in my hands. That bobcat did eventually escape onto a neighbor’s property. They had to use a tranquillizing gun to bring him home. The wound from that shot actually ended the bobcat’s life. Unfortunately, a love and obsession for animals is not enough. Even more unfortunately, training and credentials doesn’t guarantee that an owner is going to be consistent and responsible. Exotic animal ownership is a controversial topic for a reason. Accredited zoos and USDA licensed facilities are important and necessary, so I am not in the mindset that animals in captivity is always evil. I am however very critical on where to draw the line. The first woman seems like a sweet heart that loves her animals. I don’t deny that. Still, I wanted to come through my phone when I saw her bears’ diets. Adequate diets and enclosure conditions are a REQUIREMENT if you are taking on the responsibility of being a caretaker to a creature that can’t speak for itself. If anyone wants to follow along on my journey to bring animal education to the Austin, TX area, follow our instagram! WaywardWildlife ❤

[@amandap8215]

All it takes is one wrong move and you are dead. It could be turning your back, bending over to pick something up, or tripping. I'll respect these animals from afar. These people are playing with fire.

[@roseelley4470]

Bear’s favorite? Ice cream. Of course! Who doesn’t love ice cream!

[@NatashaGlotzbach]

My respect and admiration for Tippi Hedren is off the charts. What an eloquent, obviously very intelligent, caring woman who is doing the right thing.

[@abigailblackstock4928]

The only time large exotic animals should be personally owned/managed is if they cannot survive in the wild. Even then, sanctuaries tend to be better for them, with more range to roam and more natural lifestyles at the hands of people who know their needs. Beefalo, buffalo, and other large herbivores ride the line, but they still need a carefully maintained diet and wide open spaces to roam.

[@dinosaurwoman]

So glad the Big Cat Safety Act has been passed. Keeping exotic animals that are beyond small reptiles and birds is flat out wrong.

[@DonnaBrooks]

Keeping exotic birds is bad, too. For every live bird that gets trafficked, many more birds are killed during capture & transportation. In the Everglades they now have a huge problem with pythons being an invasive species b/c some not so bright people decided to have pythons as pets & then when they got too big to handle, they released them into a habitat where they didn't belong. There should be NO WILD ANIMALS as pets, in circuses, in roadside zoos, etc. ALL wild animals should be left in the wild & the LAND, WATER, & ECOSYSTEMS in which they evolved & for which they are adapted need to be PROTECTED from pollution & the destruction of human encroachment, including the spread of agriculture (palm oil plantations or growing feed for livestock, for example) & land for livestock.

[@Onil-ez3bc]

Que pasaría con esos animales hermosos sino existirán personas comprometida con la naturaleza

[@The-GreenHornet]

​@@DonnaBrooks You are very wrong regarding the pythons in the Florida everglades. It wasn't people who owned pythons and once they got too big released them into the Florida everglades. You are spreading misinformation!. The real reason for the python problem in Florida was hurricane Andrew that completely destroyed many reptile garden type exhibits that these pythons were kept at. Once these places were decimated, the pythons which survived then escaped into the wilderness, and started populating. STOP! with your ignorant misinformation spreading. Yes, of course the media had a large part of spreading this misinformation, because they were both being used to spreading these lies to further their/and Peta's agenda. True, there are many people who don't properly take care of animals nor are responsible. This could be said about all types of animals though. It's just that the majority of people have been ignorantly taught to fear and hate snakes in general. You are apparently BIASED and thereby pushing your biases into your comment. Do thorough research on the real reason for the python population in Florida, before you go half cocked spreading the lies that the media and Peta have done. I know that I won't change your mind. As the saying goes... It's easier to deceive someone, than to convince them that they have been deceived.

[@marrmaladee]

Bonnie tells us to treat them nice and feed em well and they won't hurt you.. yet she proceeds to hit the tiger to teach it a lesson. yeahhh.. right!

[@sarchalto]

I'm glad this documentary ended with the wisdom of Tippi Hedren so her words of wisdom will most likely be remembered.

[@tjhookit]

"These Tigers can be friendly one day, and an idiot the next" No ma'am........they can be friendly one day, and a TIGER the next.

[@shanesmith906]

She must make good money 😮

[@burtmann3921]

first lady has a heart of gold Tippy is a wonderful guardian for the species.

[@jimmyknows-p4m]

the bears are awesome, the standing trick while feeding cant say is the best idea. but you have to respect someone with that much love for her pets.. love to know which animal she had first, after the dog... beautiful that she thinks of everything before keeping the animal.. also no doubt that if the bears were unhappy it would not take much for them to leave. the one in the tree like a person checking it's nails lol.. too much.. very happy bears. also want to know what company she trucks for so i can have that job. she must be killing it .. another good sign is all the dogs and cats get along so well without mom home. I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS FOR THIS LADY.. " I thought they were dogs" omg too much

[@mjreikiriot3302]

I assume they followed the dog home when they were cubs...but I first thought the same! 😂

[@tashaax1993xanimalloverx]

Leave when their caged ?

[@cecileroy557]

@@tashaax1993xanimalloverx The comment said"dogs & cats"... 😉

[@lenengelbrecht4570]

Strange enough in south africa you do not need a permit to keep a tiger but need a permit for a tortoise

[@OriginalSongs01]

One day those black bears are going to erupt and be the bears they are supposed to be. Wild!!!

[@i.ehrenfest349]

I don’t think so. Bears don’t normally just attack each other, either. They have known her since they were cubs - she’s as much family as their own mother would be. But accidents can still happen, of course.

[@OriginalSongs01]

@@i.ehrenfest349 Its still not right.

[@mjrotondi5086]

That’s one very hard working woman. She is a wonderful humanitarian.

[@sharonhill7363]

Love Tippi Hedren n have always agreed with everything she has to say about the wild animals. Much respect... What she's done with animals at the sanctuary she started many years ago has been nothing short a blessing for them. Poor animals that ended up at her sanctuary are living life great now but before ?? They've had problems of their owners not knowing what they got into. Now they have-Tippi!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@Elizabeth-fp7os]

She says all caution. And yet she allowed her own child around them. Strange

[@chuckythedoll4815]

Bonnie is a beautiful soul and lady. It takes a special person to look after all of these animals.

[@philmorris7964]

That poor Bison, it was all terrible tbh but bisons are herd animals, he must be so sad and feel alone

[@Steelals]

That bison woman is nuts!😅

[@annamossity8879]

Totally agree!

[@MooreRichardLee-qt8yt]

Never forget instinctively they're still wild animals and can change for the better or worse in a new york minute.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

I personally don’t think,they change - people just don’t pick up on cues

[@nicola6530]

Were the bears being fed spinkle doughnuts snd pop tarts? Is that okay for them? Surely that isn't great for their teeth? I did notice lots of fruit in the enclosure but in the fridge they had yogurt, butter, ice cream for the bears is this just treats/enrichment? Genuinely curious I know very little about bears and nothing about keeping them in captivity.

[@tonyprice2256]

Bears do like sweets, but too much sugar is not good for anybody.

[@nicola6530]

@@tonyprice2256 I was surprised to see what appeared to be pop tarts and/or doughnuts/cake being fed to them. It may not have been those things of course as you couldn't really see what she was giving them but it didn't look like fruits and veggies. I guess it's perhaps like dogs and cats some people feed them what would be described as junk food because they want to show that animal love. For some people food is love. I hope that the bears are both healthy. :)

[@tonyprice2256]

@@nicola6530 It is natural for bears in the wild to consume a lot of calories before winter to fatten up to survive several months of hibernation. But she is keeping these animals in unnatural situations. Bears don't find very many pop tarts and donuts in the wild. And what makes it worse is that wild animals get a lot of exercise. These animals get none. These animals will become diabetic with all that sugar, and yeah, not good for the teeth either.

[@sugarbear1965]

Wrong food for a bear!!!!!

[@ellalella1]

Bears can eat sugar, they will eat honey from a bee hive for example but it is not something they usually eat all the time. So giving them a single donut is not a big deal but all the time, nope. Most of the sugar bears eat come from wild berries which are not normally that high in sugar but bears CAN eat a lot of them. Given they are in captivity, I would probably not give them any added sugar but I am not a bear expert.