I Live With Two Grizzly Bears | BEAST BUDDIES

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AN ANIMAL lover sees his two grizzly bears as family members after raising them from cubs. Jeff Watson from Paoli, Indiana has been a bear handler for more than 29 years. His bears, Bob and Screech were given to him as cubs by a tourist attraction in Georgia that was going out of business. Now seven years old, the bears live with Jeff and also form part of his educational presentations where he teaches people how to co-exist more safely with the grizzlies. Follow Jeff here:
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[@amaanessa1615]

“They are apex carnivores” Proceeds to feed bear apple

[@pwilki8631]

I think he meant apex predators

[@Shzopild.]

P Wilki They are omnivors so carnivor is technicly not completely wrong. Or its atleast understandable how people get that wrong when they also eat meat

[@rooseveltblye1744]

Lol chill

[@pwilki8631]

@@Shzopild. u lost me. Bears are omnivores.

[@Shzopild.]

P Wilki thats what i said right

[@Conrad75]

“I had an opportunity to get a bear” how does one just get that opportunity??

[@jamesmlarge]

In my family it was racoons. Lady called up my mom and said, "I have two racoon cubs. Do you want them?" My mom said, "Sure." I think the more people you know, the more weird opportunities come your way. My mom knew a lot of people. FWIW: I think the exchange rate is about 40 racoons to the bear if you go by weight, maybe ten to one if you're talking about their capacity for mayhem, and if you go by pure attitude, then it's pretty close to 1:1.

[@muzosh]

Jim Large “my mom knew a lot of people” 😶

[@mazen6446]

@@muzosh ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@zeusshow7726]

Idk ask him

[@greased4493]

Live in Siberia and see if you can find a bear

[@lucasbrandt5501]

This guy looks exactly how you’d imagine someone who owns bears looks

[@moteroargentino7944]

Such a blow of fresh air to see and hear such a level headed animal lover that doesn't humanize them, instead caring for them as what they are.

[@Iankameel]

Such a breathe of fresh air is the expression

[@madbomber9063]

@@Iankameelit’s “breath” not “breathe”

[@crunchyapples596]

It is refreshing to see.

[@abhirupkundu2778]

@@Iankameel Miserably failed

[@joshsiegfried1329]

You must respect the animal and their primal nature. This man is very logical, RIP Timothy Treadwell but he assumed wild grizzly bears would never harm him

[@gokucrazy22]

This guy looks exactly like the kind of guy who would live with bears

[@facebookcom-ej7dm]

Thinking the exact thing 😂

[@64fairlane305]

you mean beards

[@justiceparis7741]

Me too

[@ariebutterfly31ariebutterf56]

🤣

[@nathanmckane4585]

that's because to befriend a bear, you first must become one.

[@coreysmithson4002]

Jeff: *finally stands up after being paralyzed* "Yes, now to buy a bear"

[@zephire2628]

The only logical conclusion

[@barrywhiteofnewyork5949]

Right! 😂

[@heidifabbri1898]

😂😂

[@user-wn3wv5bx5e]

He did say it's for therapy, and that to me asserts even more dominance that he decided a bear should be his therapy animal.

[@mrsneakpeak8778]

Its probably because he was sitting around like a bear haha

[@joseperezpaz9986]

Mad respect for not calling them pets & understanding they will always be a wild animal.

[@jeffreyfine558]

Very true 🎉

[@ritaranidutta7989]

They are cute though...

[@joefanchun215]

This man tell the exact truth, even though he lived with them like 20 years he still knows what danger he can get

[@Mynipplesmychoice]

Bears are chubby dogs, why won’t people admit it??

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Similarly, I have had a small parrot for 31 years now (since he was four months old), and just like bears he will never be tame because he’s a wild undomesticated animal. I always have to pay special close attention to his body language, because he is a moody little guy whom I love to pieces, but can flip on me on a dime if he simply doesn’t feel in the mood to be lovey-dovey or if he gets scared or ticked off for some reason etc. Having an undomesticated pet requires a lot of studying their behavior, understanding it, and respect!

[@Mynipplesmychoice]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 you should dress him in funny outfits like a bear costume. Ha a bird in a bear costume , how adorable is that. That’s how u tame wild animals u put it in cute outfits. If u look cute, u feel cute, u then become cute. If your birds not acting cute, that’s on you!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@Mynipplesmychoice I am just going to assume that you were high or drunk when you wrote that (just like your previous comment and your name).

[@remissiveslave]

The bear respects the beard, thats the only reason its working out,

[@anthonymitchell7969]

newest bear ok

[@remissiveslave]

@Infinite Holographic Quasiverse amazing how little it takes to provoke people it is.

[@marfamsilva4174]

@sloth why u heff to be mad?

[@ArmandoOriz_]

hahaha

[@jeffokriya3389]

believe it or not it has an influence . .

[@randomvintagefilm273]

You can TRAIN a wild animal but you can never TAME one. Well said and good to remember!

[@anhthiensaigon]

yes, and for those who wanna disagree, more accurately it reads "you can never TAME one _in your lifetime_". It took generations of human to tame wolves into dogs.

[@violet-trash]

So much respect to him for this one statement. There are too many idiots out their that think they can tame a bear, lion, chimp ect. Their 'special connection' quickly falls apart when it eventually attacks them or someone they know.

[@mixoris2966]

ten giau dogs weren’t wolves

[@hardboiled2987]

Broadstreet Flyers95 the chimp attacked because it was given xannax and got paranoid. Stop spreading false info you dumb boomer

[@healthyhow_]

bears are and will be bears. god i hate when people think oh this animal didnt attack me so it must love me

[@Ironclad6661]

He's a real Dad to the bears. He even has a contingency in case anything happens to him. What a cool family.

[@maler8429]

"if i go in there with a hamburger, i better bring enough for the whole class or im going to get hurt"... finally someone who present bears as they are.

[@AB-xm1hw]

Robber: I hope that they dont have dogs . 5 minutes later Robber: I wish they had dogs.

[@legendarysuperkaiju7986]

That’s one hel of a robber if he lasts 5 minutes at all

[@averagecodm3866]

@@legendarysuperkaiju7986 lmaoo yea

[@act1veee]

lmao made me giggle

[@PoochieCollins]

hahaha

[@Pyrotf2_a]

Robber 1: well, this is better than a naked grandma Robber 2: HOW

[@William14094]

Do you want a wife, or a grizzly? "I'll take the grizzly"

[@eianmerino190]

Aren't they the same? I know mine can be when she's on that time of the month..

[@ricocarpenter2189]

@@eianmerino190 Omg

[@EonlDream]

There's not many differences but the bear won't want your money at least

[@roxxydesign4424]

@Mila Milo why not the grizzly

[@51beak39]

Understandable.

[@rvnmedic1968]

You are a credit to the human race, sir. You overcame health adversities and then lovingly cared for two cubs. Cheers! Bob

[@Ch0senJuan]

Nah

[@justwhatilike...234]

I like that he’s made arrangements for them, in the event of his death or his becoming disabled in some way! He’s so responsible and I wish more domestic pet owners would think like he does!😽

[@theorca4418]

Don't you love binge watching these while being sleep deprived

[@DBoyJR187]

Doing exactly that now lol

[@danhix5005]

Damn, you're spot on.

[@LisaLightning]

Caught me! Exactly what I’m doing!

[@Vy-gu6nh]

How'd you know???

[@derekschultz5029]

I dont even know how I got here

[@davespringer777]

"People ask me if I rescued them. To me that's an overplayed word. I took them. I raised them" So many people can't get over themselves. They want to feel like some great savior. This man is humble and down to Earth. Much respect.

[@spdutahraptor777]

Ironically enough, when people like this guy take care of bears or other aninals (like he shows) they start bitching about the animal not being free, enslavement, not being well taking care of and blah blah blah

[@trawlins396]

Friendlyfire you said it PERFECTLY. These ppl who brag about "rescuing" animals just want to brag and feel morally superior.

[@BiggerThenKingKong]

Especially modern-day Suburban Western women... They feel this need like they have to interfere and save every animal, and a lot of that I have to blame on Disney and social Western media train these animals as big cuddly friendly animals like they're portrayed in Disney movies and cartoons.

[@2_572]

My pelvic muscles hurt.

[@jenniferlorence1950]

True.

[@esedda6219]

He took care of those bears. I pray he lives long and more people support his cause. I hope if the bears get another owner, that the new owner will be as caring as him.

[@easy_eight2810]

It's very soothing to hear actual experts in wildlife caretaking handle their animals lovely in a professional way.

[@johnhalchishick7094]

Definitely the most reasonable person I've heard talk about bears

[@youngbronci2604]

Yess

[@williamkelly5689]

what do others say?

[@bers8948]

@@williamkelly5689 I agree with John. He told the facts. But also let known the dangers of handling and keeping wild animals.

[@cansomer6433]

How many people did you talk about bears fhtfhyyufukf.

[@bromaro]

He doesn’t seem like he knows what he’s talking about when he calls them carnivores

[@Leo-iq6ks]

It's good that he is very logical and knows that they're wild animals who can attack any time. Seems like a cool guy.

[@fastm3980]

That's all fine and your correct. But as we age some of these people who own bears or wild animals start to lose their minds become forgetful and what not and then the neglect starts. That's what should not happen. But this seems to know what he is doing from my point of view. These bears will become extinct it's only a matter of time.

[@callumv2134]

FAST///M3 somehow I don’t think it’s very possible that your going to forget that it might attack you

[@iram3278]

So, they aren't bloodthirsty.

[@The_Superpack]

He does not agree with that

[@The_Superpack]

He says that cause he’ll get owned if not all wild animals are tameable I’ve seen king cobras kiss people and be so calm

[@ccarmichael]

this made my morning. why aren't there more caring humans like this in the world?

[@alexanderringler5747]

They are... they get used and abused by other humans. So the caring humans need to protect their hearts and a lot are turning to less mental abusing animals like dogs, cat or... bears.

[@Saimeren]

They're so fluffy!

[@CrimeaRiver]

Is this the trailer for *Thor: Retirement* ?

[@madhursuryawanshi392]

Yeah lol....*bear* for life😂😂

[@user-hr8uj4qw4k]

Crimea_River Wow! Glad that someone besides me notice that as well. I mean, the similarity is uncanny.

[@dragonchr15]

Yea, he dids look like hemsworth as a young guy!

[@fayadjohnstone9855]

Don’t wanna imagine what happened to Rocket

[@johnsabalburo8241]

was looking for this comment. Specially the one where he's holding the milk bottle

[@annabellacolt2570]

When your DNA results show that you are 0.1% russian.

[@ivanjoyderpuss979]

Much hello, comrade

[@annabellacolt2570]

Oi cheeki breeki

[@pokemonitishere202]

Could you tell me why these russian comments are made when a brave man is found on internet? I don't know I'm just curious

[@tander101]

Cheeki Breeki iv damke

[@bigsmall8136]

I dont understand this comment

[@jamiedunlap7718]

I've always loved bears and this guy really knows his bears. A true realist. I admire his dedication and care of the bear brothers.

[@alastairtopham5939]

This man is doing a great thing, raising these bears and caring for them. In return the bears trust him and love him. It is very joyful and inspiring to see this video.

[@SweetArmadillo361]

"I recovered from an illness which caused paralysis so when I got better I decided I'd get a bear" What an absolute chad and wonderful guy.

[@the5thclover500]

This made me laugh, but its so true so much respect for the way he carries himself.

[@gigachad6885]

"I recovered from paralysis, then I got an animal able to make me tetraplegic with one swipe"

[@malloryg4251]

@@gigachad6885 And look at him now! Heartier than most men half his age, and living life to the fullest.

[@filmydudereaction1047]

@@malloryg4251 not all people can be lucky like him mam

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@filmydudereaction1047 It's not luck, it's skill.

[@bodenlosedosenhose1590]

His epitaph will read: "I lived with bears. I died with bears. No connection, I swear!"

[@lizard_man4379]

Confusionnnn will beee my epitaph

[@garytrainer748]

Perfect lmao. Well said sir.

[@puwinsowanri3427]

Grizzly man reference?

[@tartarusprodigy6584]

@Tieoni Smalls Is tHaT A JOjO REfeReNCe??1!1!??

[@tartarusprodigy6584]

@Tieoni Smalls Look it up, or in that other case; nevermind.

[@slam2610]

Being so level headed is extremely rare... props to this man!

[@Dreadnaught575]

I respect this man not because of what he did or does but the simple line “you can train a bear not not tame a bear” man respects the bear as an apex

[@ianoliver2224]

“You can train a bear, but you can never tame a bear.” That can be said for most animals in the world.

[@theoneitself]

Not in just one generation. Basically every "superior" animal has the ability to get tamed with hundreds or thousands of years, just like dogs or cats , until it gets printed on its genes.

[@DC-zi6se]

@@theoneitself true. I think Lions are harder to tame than Grizzlies or Tigers.

[@skitof1005]

@@DC-zi6se I dunno, lions are social animals. I think it will be harder to tame a tiger.

[@niteliniN]

@@skitof1005 Agreed, plus, Felines are willing and will take down animals that could be agressive and have means to defend themselves, From what I've heard (Take it with a grain of salt) Bears are accidental predators, not that they can't take a big freaking beast, they could if they wanted to, but will more often than not scavenge and go for an easy meal rather than hunting.

[@oscarpine7145]

honestly I'm trying to get foxes to be the next domestic animal. I saw it'll only take 1000 years

[@qd_w]

This man is so level-headed about the whole thing. If anyone should have bears, it's this guy. Outstanding.

[@joejohn.]

Why couldn't Timothy Treadwell approach it like this guy.

[@mattmarzula]

@@joejohn. Because he was an idealist and not a realist. He was also in an environment where the bears grew up wild.

[@keithfarrell107]

No one should have a bear lol

[@Facts-Over-Feelings]

level headed and holding animals captive is evil.. seem like this is a common thing with europeans

[@yessuh1240]

Where are their real teeth

[@Snekelord12]

0:45 is it just me or did he look like thor in this picture? Also i like how he doesnt talk about as nice fluffy pets but as wild animals who can be dangerous 👍

[@ebmk96]

He seems very responsible and respectful of wild grizzly bears. Unlike the guy in the documentary Grizzly Man.

[@ziggybammurphy191]

Respects them for what they are........he loves them to death, but realizes that they are a wild animal pretty high on the food chain...

[@kodiakandgrizzlybears3787]

Ziggybam Murphy Bollocks: There ain't Polar bears!!

[@yahwehsonren]

Well there is poland WAR bear

[@ThePresentation010]

Ghetto thugs?

[@stephenfrank9735]

@Calvin Harrison Are you for real? Any link to the story for me to see?

[@sueb2898]

Yeah but one day they will eat HIM!

[@vz1389]

Finally a healthy, educated and simply natural attitude of someone who takes care of wild animals. I wish he continues doing that and maybe even educates other people who think that keeping any wild animal is just like having a pet cat or a dog. Wishing him all the best. Cheers.

[@Tiyratania]

Yes but of course they do have instincts and you will have to be prepared to feed this giant thing through its whole life

[@deetngator1624]

I hope people are listening. He is trying to save lives of both species. I have seen people trying to pet bear cubs not thinking anything but how cute

[@freakazoid4691]

@Amayegak Imukat He's been playing russian roulette for 30 years then. I'd say the magazine is pretty large and the bullets are very few.

[@WhoIsJaiK]

Amayegak Imukat I’ve been saying this too!

[@dezmond121000]

Timothy Treadwell unfortunately was a liar and had no real naturalist experience. He died thinking he had some level of kinship with WILD bears who weren't raised or trained by him.

[@susanbuckley4153]

He’s an amazing soul.. bless him and his bears ☺️☺️

[@mustafaabohari3853]

I was waiting for him to cuddle with these gorgeous cute teddy bears...Common man give us some cuddling !

[@Young_king888]

*years of being paralysed, finally can walk* Jeff “....you know what I need...a bear, matter of fact 2 bears..yeah. “

[@Tik.Tok.]

Animal Antics: Funny Dogs kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHScc2ijfdeJaZY

[@13thcentury]

That moment when your wish delivery arrives, and it isn't the 2 beers you expected.

[@renatovargas6084]

I clicked on this expecting to see a Joe Exotic type of eccentric character, but this guy in all honestly seems extremely competent, caring, and sane. Cool dude

[@bruhman2995]

he seems really down to earth honestly

[@funnybusinessinvestigator1245]

It is certainly rare for someone to get into something as odd as raising bears without being a bit odd themselves. Even something as simple as his comment on how the "rescue animal" thing is overplayed shows that he is doing this for the mutual benefits that he and the bears get from their relationship rather than to score some points within his social circle, as so many others do. That comment alone showed that he is both down to earth and that he has a level headed, rational, and practical reason for doing what he is doing.

[@luisalonso959]

Joe exotic saw all those big cats as business. In tiger king, he barely pet those animals

[@jennifire2801]

I loved your story! It really warmed my heart! I am from Canada and I find them very spiritual animals! Beautiful story! Canada has a vast wilderness and I grew up with a love for animals! But the bear has a very special place in ky heart. I love that you love them like your kids! I look forward to more videos. Jennifer from 🇨🇦 Canada. 🤗

[@naomirae5200]

Love this man's heart and how down to earth and humble he is.

[@alrightalright4585]

I love how matter-of-fact he sounds and how responsible he seems to be with owning Bears. You never hear people who own wild animals speak with as much sense as this guy does. I'd like to have a beer with this guy.

[@luc410]

a bear with this guy*

[@alrightalright4585]

@@luc410 Bear Beer with this Bear Guy*

[@lindavenport9788]

Ditto 😉

[@kevinlennox7539]

He does not thing himself a master of nature like some do. He respects it.

[@nikopteros1659]

You'd bear having a beer with this bearded bear having bro?

[@liamcafferty9945]

Teacher: where’s your homework? Me: My bear ate it

[@porschecollector727]

Liam Cafferty that's unbearable

[@russellmuscle7434]

@@porschecollector727 Teacher: wait, let me get my bearings.... now say that again??

[@otsutuskikaguya6402]

teacher: well why was it done near a bear?

[@Paul-ve7rn]

@@russellmuscle7434 I barely just got that pun

[@cocotaveras8975]

Porsche Collector I just can't bear this comment anymore

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

Those bears are absolutely gorgeous. Their big heads are so chunky & handsome

[@hawk4879]

I think this man is amazing. I’m really impressed by how much he cares for these bears. True empathy

[@ahahm3]

This is Chris Hemsworth’s long lost brother

[@lum1notryc828]

God of Gods Shrek deadass looks like fat Thor 😂

[@manimal9871]

Oofle Doofle well he is not on steroids like his other brother all natural bear 🐻 diet 😂

[@rishabhsingh2368]

😄😄😄fat thor

[@sppss914]

God of Gods Shrek this is the comment I was looking for

[@jjjlove2260]

@Sped Racer you're really immature.

[@dgoryan-gaming462]

Why he look like Thor in his young picture? 😂

[@darienzurliene]

He looks like Thor endgame now.

[@darienzurliene]

@Captain crunch ah hoy mateys 😂😂😂 you're spot on.

[@kombokhan]

Fact

[@thor-son-of-odin]

I am Thor from infinity war 😁

[@shanehaney2121]

Because there faces and hair are similar.

[@chuckmartel1874]

Respect. Dude knows exactly what he's getting into but goes full steam ahead.

[@juannaym8488]

I think its really interesting how he takes care of them and treats them lovingly but still respects them and fully understands how dangerous they can be

[@khalidmijhad5747]

'when you have bears...' as if someone is watching this as a DIY

[@user-hr8uj4qw4k]

Hahaha

[@NotSoLiberal]

They be like: Glad I found this tutorial on KZbin

[@patrickbrian3814]

You’d be surprised let me tell you

[@EternalShadow1667]

What u on about? Dude, these 67 bear cubs aren’t gonna raise themselves.

[@samyoder7855]

Lol bears what bears these are my pets!

[@cyan0xide]

sounds to me like he gets a little separation anxiety from them too

[@shanenice5380]

i agree to.

[@titocristobal5573]

Because bears are one of the adorable beings in this world. Like, honestly, if I do get the chance to take care of a bear, I'd jump on tha opportunity.

[@roaravi]

Who wouldn't...!!

[@giantspacemonstr]

Wholesome 😭

[@bruteboy123]

Because they're his teddy bears 😭🤧

[@ConanDuke]

This guy is a special human being to dedicate himself to these animals.

[@marshallgralla9294]

Dedicated his life to caring for and educating us about these amazing creatures I hope he lives a long healthy life with his family of bears❤

[@jaedalopes5468]

i love how he doesn’t commercialize them the way others do, doesn’t travel with them. they have a long space to run around, he knows how they are to act and how to treat them, he doesn’t abuse them, he works for protection of them. not a fan of ppl owning animals but this is the way to do it if you must

[@BulletFever1]

Do you have something against any animal being a pet or do you not count the typical cat/dog/snake/etc in that

[@egage43]

he doesn't really own them, they just kinda chill with him lol

[@calebr908]

Did you watch the video. He said he makes money off of this

[@akairibbon4658]

Humans need to stop breeding so damn fast and taking all their land. We need to stop the expansion of people. Having bears like this is extremely humane. They are probably happier here than in the wild because humans can't stay the hell out of their territory.

[@darchendon7926]

@Prod 7 Have you heard of the ww2 bear Wojtek? I'm starting to think animals can be nuts too, it's just that they probably tend to survive a lot longer being cared for lmao

[@254john5]

This guy : "i live with two bears" Drunk Russian guy : *are you challenging me?*

[@richelrickes6276]

Hsuahsuahu

[@happydisaster6703]

He lives with 2 North American bears, the big ones, not the dog sized European ones

[@SapFeaRon]

@@happydisaster6703 you joking right? russia literally has polar bears, which are biggest bears in the world. And if we talk about brown bears ( grizzlies) they also present in russia, so it's pointless.

[@happydisaster6703]

Sapfearon you are kidding to think russia has the biggest brown bear. ever heard of Kodiak bears?

[@happydisaster6703]

Semih Sahin well dude America also has polar bears, also grizzlies don’t live in russia that’s an American thing. And I know grizzlies and brown bears are the same thing

[@danjones5119]

A true animal lover the world needs more .

[@GB1878_]

Everything the owner said made sense. Well done sir. Best wishes to you and your bears.

[@drbob528]

This is an extraordinary combination of common sense, intelligent observation and understanding of behaviour, and a lot of heart. As an ageing zoologist, I would like to know this man and his bears.

[@aq2819]

They’ll only eat you so I’d keep well away.

[@bobharmon8834]

Anthony i know you are a kid who cannot even spell sense but you do know the man you are replying to is an actual Dr in Zoology? Zoologists study animals, being that it is his job to study animals why wouldn't he want to know that man and his bears? He didn't say " I want to jump around and play with the bears" did he?

[@bobharmon8834]

Your name is ironic because that was the least funny thing i ever read.

[@bobharmon8834]

That makes absolutely no sense as a rebuttal.

[@redbarron59_1vs7]

Paoli is a nice town and he seems pretty approachable I’m sure he would be happy to.

[@EA-js1me]

Next, on Beastly: "I live with three whales and five sharks underwater"

[@icewind7]

How about "i live inside a whale?"

[@infinitegaming1015]

In America people merry whales all the time

[@henriklindberg1646]

@POOR PIRANO not if the whales are 3 american overweight women

[@obsalazar6541]

🤣

[@AlexMartinez-dy6sh]

Next on Beastly: Living with 2 ex wives

[@TheHiredGun187]

I love this guy videos. It shows that friendships/love can exist between species. When I was in my 20s I lived in a rural part of Florida. I have seen bob-cats, deer, hogs, racoons and all kinda wildlife on my back porch. My Rottweiler adopted a deer that used to trapse thru our yard. I used to watch them play thru the windows of my trailer. Shame video camera were too damn expensive for me to own one back then

[@WinterPrince77]

Bears are the CUTEST most VICIOUS thing on the planet.

[@sharifnasser7635]

Imagine dinosaurs existed now, i still think people would try to tame or train them.

[@DedKorvax]

ARK

[@nightmacerx7267]

You can, but it will take decades, maybe longer

[@anhilliator1]

Humans pack bond with *everything.* Even Roombas.

[@isaacsechslingloff1006]

They still exist and are called birds

[@sharifnasser7635]

@@isaacsechslingloff1006 man stfu 😂 tiny bird isn't a T rex

[@bzviad100]

Respect to this man for loyalty to animals and not surrendering them.

[@wyattjenkinson450]

CT Gilmore lol stop making you trolling bait so obvious.

[@whenunutandshekeepsuckin6976]

CT Gilmore internet trolls are hilariously pathetic to me😂 I find your kind entertaining not annoying as you are trying to be😂

[@wisnudivayana355]

He know that animals will never betray him like humans do

[@PersimmonHurmo]

@CT Gilmore pathetic sack of unhuman garbage

[@inkedg0d579]

Aliens: humans are for killing

[@West2WesternGhats]

A very genuine person..Look at the way he talks about the need to commercialise..wishing him and his bears the very best of what the future holds out..

[@slice6027]

Imagine breaking into dude's house and seeing 2 grizzly's stare you down before they absolutely tear you to pieces lmao

[@americansuperdad5769]

Very wise man. Animals lose their temper just like people. With a grizzly that can mean off with your head, whether intentionally or not.

[@anajilewis7725]

Yyyy

[@Donjuanantoine]

Facts.

[@johnathangoldblatt2931]

It doesn’t even need to get mad. It could just roll over and crush you

[@thefracturedbutwhole5475]

They also are not people, their nature and instincts are very different to a Humans.

[@urekmazino6800]

Queen of spades- off with his head!!

[@crybabyclassic]

This is a man of Viking ancestry. That's a good man, deeply involved with his natural environment and the wild beasts within it.

[@maryjennings4192]

@I plead the 5th of my friends is in my prayers Q may

[@nataliedroopy9964]

I love Viking

[@Ritalie]

It's Pleiadian genes.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

See that's why I'm so glad to be of Northern/Eastern European descent. Full majestic beard since age 16, and a close connection with the wild!

[@ahmeda3227]

BingoBangoBongo The Norse people were hard working farmers and hunters And great traders and seafarers Vikings however are looters/raiders and scum Even if you over romanticize them

[@ericherbigphdmba7598]

"If I bring a hamburger for 1 I need to bring a hamburger for the whole party or I'm gonna get hurt" LMAO. This dude rules.

[@cerconefamily2912]

That's a real cool dude right there. He doesn't brag or tell fairy tales. He's honest and accurate. In my opinion, if he says something about bears you can take it to the bank.

[@ihaveaplan.ijustneedmoney.9777]

I was expecting some guy being like "I can understand them more than anyone" or "I am one with the bears" Im so glad that wasnt the case, he's actually very reasonable about his situation with em.

[@MWisknight]

Lil girl....

[@somegoodsoup7008]

The guy just went "I like vibin with bears"

[@izm8312]

So much respect for a man who respects that these guys are still wild animals. amazing.

[@dineshapunchihewa1228]

I have only praise for him. May he find a big sanctuary where he can look after more bears.

[@cosmicqueso3570]

This man is extremely composed and very very well spoken. He relays his points extremely comprehensively and eloquently.

[@danq_]

"You can train one but you can never tame one." Well said.

[@5000mahmud]

Danny Untill you breed them to br friendly. Russians did it with foxes.

[@briantime9880]

Morgan Freeman no they can’t lol it’s a damn bear. U are delusional if u think u can tame a bear. Sorry never will happen . You’re in denial

[@peoples2296]

@@briantime9880 you need to learn about domestication.

[@neinnine]

@@briantime9880 you think domestic pets just pop out of nowhere?

[@1899RDR2FC]

@@briantime9880 Yeah man, you came in way too strong with your comment trying to be on a high horse but you're totally incorrect and now your comment looks silly. Sorry mate

[@shinobix4925]

Man's just trying to save lives, educate people on how to protect themselves and the wild, so he can make enough money to properly show love to his bears, I don't think I've ever respected an animal keeper this much. The fact he just looks like somebody who would like bears is just the icing on the cake, this is beautiful

[@Mynipplesmychoice]

Bears are chubby dogs, why won’t people admit it??

[@johnlong7504]

I am glad to see what you're doing with the bears as well as seeing that you drive a Cummins too. You might like to check out the "Turbo Diesel Register" if you have a minute or two. Take care and good luck!

[@Moopheus]

You are happy, they are happy, they are clearly healthy, loved, not restrained, I'd say they were lucky to have you and forever may you guys share that bond

[@SB-rs8te]

If you’re going to bring a hamburger in remember to bring one for the whole class LOL

[@wiskyvet]

Love that quote

[@williamsanders468]

Honestly if you got food in class, people see it, your done for

[@primarchkhas726]

@@williamsanders468 no

[@vladimir-savage72]

@@primarchkhas726 Yes 🙃

[@herpderp7264]

"With Bears there are no vacations" Mate iv got a dog and I haven't been able to travel for over 10 years because she has such bad separation anxiety.

[@trawlins396]

I'm in the SAME boat. Literally, no one will watch my dog and I don't have the heart to put him in a kennel.

[@trawlins396]

Just take your dig with you. Do roadtrips that your dog can go on too.

[@trawlins396]

*dog

[@haywirenightingale9610]

Starting to think it's me who has the anxiety...i left vacation 2 days early because i missed my pups. Lol

[@ronaldwilkins6056]

Same here only for over thirty years...a stack of ex gfs, an ex wife, many passed up job opportunities, many many passed up travel opportunities...my life has revolved around a Lab/Shep mix, two Weims, a female Doberman who was the absolute love of my life, a Lab/Pit mix and my current baby Staffie and I wouldn't change a thing...it seems like it took folks quite a while to understand my obsession with dogs but at 54yo I think they finally get it, lol.

[@robertnachtsheim3594]

Thank you for being you, the salt of the earth. ❤

[@MrSlanderer]

I might be wrong, but I think this guy visited my junior high school with one of his bears many years ago. The bear was amazing to see. Absolutely massive, but such a gentle giant.

[@brandoncousins8673]

When he said he didn't rescue the Bears, he took the bears... and took very good care of them and tried to give them the best life possible....I knew everything I needed to know about this guy, he's very intelligent and a really good guy

[@Fincayra15]

I love that he understands that they’ve bonded to him and they need him for their mental, emotional, and social health. He respects the complexity of their “personhood”, including respecting that they’re not human.

[@HkFinn83]

The last thing you said is correct, the rest sounds like you’re still missing the point.

[@hao9508]

@@HkFinn83 nope it's all correct. Animals grieve too and when you break a bond expect the worst.

[@HkFinn83]

@@hao9508 no it isn’t. Social animals can show distress when deprived of social interaction but it is is no way akin to human emotions like ‘grief’. This is actually studied scientifically. If a social animal in a zoo loses its kin they show outward signs of distress, but when a stuffed animal is placed in their enclosure the symptoms vanish. So yes they can experience negative emotions but it’s humanising to use words like grief.

[@greenmatrix5303]

@@HkFinn83 "It's actually studied scientifically" -> proceeds to not provide a single citation. If you don't cite it's just a classic "source: I made it up" situation.

[@jeffreyfine558]

I do prefer real science to feelings or opinions. My gut says they can grieve!

[@Exethip]

Imagine cuddling up to them bears like a dog you’ll be warm for years

[@inspiringtone2975]

What a wonderful man who loves these bears. Thank you for protecting them from humans.

[@salvadorricardojimenez5401]

I respect how he protects the bears & people from each other. Those bears feel at home with his grizzly beard.

[@wannabedemigod9471]

Me:Takes out my lunch Bear:Did you bring enough for the whole class

[@noahpreece2226]

This is just heart warming I know bears arnt like this but I want hug one soooo much

[@user-fy4eo1sj4g]

He's one knowledgeable individual, appears to me like he has it all figured out. Happy for him and his bears.

[@sonofatlas1372]

He looks like Thor lmao I’m sorry I had to man 😂😂😂

[@betteldottel]

If somebody told me i'd look like thor, i don't think i'd be mad at all :D

[@davguy2446]

Lmaooo

[@MoveNgroove93]

I’m getting Poseidon vibes.

[@Ritalie]

I was thinking with his strange neurological condition that he had, he is probably an ET hybrid.

[@vince371vc]

@@betteldottel he's a nice guy with manners

[@immkrishna]

I can understand, this was not easy for the bear to go friends with such a Wild Creature

[@rahulrao3785]

This is one of the greatest videos I’ve ever seen. Bless this man and his 2 beautiful bears

[@ArizonaJewell]

I have only seen a few minutes of footage of this man and I already love him. My boy just vibin with bears. Wife is temporary. Bear is forever.

[@brotato654]

reject humanity return to bær

[@drjay927]

Maybe if you had a few more brain cells, you might still have a wife 😂

[@ArizonaJewell]

@@drjay927 It’s just a joke. Chill.

[@lightbulbjuice]

My uncle used to work with him and I had the privilege of meeting him a handful of times. He’s the exact same behind the camera. Great guy.

[@typingcat]

Get a bear wife. Problem solved. The father of the mythical founder of the first kingdom of Korea had turned a bear into a woman, and then married her. True story.

[@mcfcDJ51]

So we just gonna brush over his amazing comeback story? The man was paralyzed and walks again 👏

[@richardharrison859]

Who said we ever did?

[@inmeinehosegagamache]

The ears always get me, they are so fluffy

[@alexsmith7313]

"I understand that if I go in there with a hamburger; I better bring enough for the whole class. There's no surprise in that." Such a humble acceptance of reality; we could all stand to learn a lot from that sort of blunt, kind understanding of something simply being different than you.

[@royalbloodedledgend]

Man: I live with 2 bears Bear: I’m raising live stock

[@CyberBeep_kenshi]

Lol

[@bennyrinzatti2450]

LOL

[@aadiliqbalkhan8216]

loL