Keeping A Deadly Grizzly Bear As A Predator Pet | Wildlife Documentary | Curious?: Natural World

We meet Bonnie who has a deadly grizzly bear as her very own predator pet!
If you could have any wild animal as a predator pet, what would it be?
From Season 1 Episode 1: From cowboys to Hollywood legends this episode has it all, and that’s just the owners. We meet Bonnie and her bears, RC the cowboy and his pet Wildthing, the world’s only tame bison, and venture into Tippi Hedron’s big cat sanctuary Shambala. It’s a dangerous world out there, especially for these exotic animal lovers!
Predator Pets - While most of us consider them extreme, thousands of people around the world keep dangerous pets. Look in any major city and it won’t take long before you uncover an animal that just doesn’t seem to belong. From alligators and snakes to wolves, bears, bison, chimpanzees, and more, these unconventional and deadly pets offer an adrenaline-pumping experience you just don’t get with a poodle.
The danger-factor is precisely the attraction. Through interviews with owners, neighbours, vets, zookeepers, town officials, and law enforcement agents, Predator Pets explores whether we’ve crossed the line by keeping these wild animals among us.
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[@deannapotes5276]

Nah, she's not giving the fact that she can't give one on one attention to these wild animals. She shouldn't have the wild animals. Heck, she's got her hands full with all of domestic ones! Treadwell thought he was connected to the bears..this is wrong for any individual who feels they make great pets.

[@CataLyst7Continued]

Was waiting for the Grizzly in the title that never showed up. And the narrator mentioned early on that "bears are one thing, but apex predators are another and deserve another level of respect" (or something along those lines) bears ARE apex predators, even the black bears that she owns. People "own" these animals for selfish reasons. So much more I could say, but that pretty much sums it up.

[@mjlives5428]

Agree re selfish...They finally feel an identity is the common denominator I see with these type of people and love the effect they can create by people being in awe of seeing them get so close.

[@peggyelchert8340]

By the same token, these animals often “ turn “ on the very humans who care for them. It’s all a very dangerous endeavor….

[@dianelefever3608]

Very true! These people believe their wild pet could never turn on them only to die

[@jat6547]

Agreed

[@industrialover]

​@@dianelefever3608the first woman knows those animals can turn on her, she stated that. She's just willing to take the risk

[@belinalug6928]

And all that good food going to waste

[@theharringtons2010]

Wild Animals belong in their natural wild habitat..keeping wild animals as pets never ends well

[@eromalandersson5716]

Some areas there is a LACK of natural wild habitat.

[@jackielight6908]

yea it's sad and unfourtant it will be 1of her bears or tigers that will kill her in the end because they don't know any better

[@ExquisiteTouch.M.M.P]

They're only wild animals when they are in the wild . Once raised by humans they are no longer wild , they're domestic. Now that doesn't mean that they can't and or don't have primitive instincts that can't harm/kill us. But I have primitive instincts and can kill you just the same! They just said the statistics of bear attacks vs dog attacks and the dogs was higher right? Then the human that kill human deaths are multiple times higher than the both added together. So do we call those people wild humans? 😂 Wild animals? 😂

[@ExquisiteTouch.M.M.P]

@@whoopwhoop1584 I'd give ya racoons and squirrels if you lived near me. I trap them in the attics of student rentals and relocate them Mike's away . It's really bad in the beginning of winter 😂

[@ExquisiteTouch.M.M.P]

@@whoopwhoop1584 😂

[@yerneedsry]

I dont see no yogurt or ice cream out by the rivers in the mountains orin the woods..This is the craziest show ive ever seen.

[@starlily3357]

I pray this doesn't end bad for her. They are wild one day that wild might come out when least expected. Those cages aren't big enough they will get tires of it.

[@TheGuzdar]

she is a truck driver and hires people to take care of the animals while she is away. My guess is the attack will happen to someone that was hired to help and isnt as close to the animals. i got my money on the bears but the tiger is also a good bet.

[@beverlykennedy126]

The lady is setting herself up to get a mulling she will never forget that is if she survives the attack! These are creatures that are wi,led and should be left that way !

[@gabe-po9yi]

I really like Bonnie. She’s rescued all of these animals, unlike others who intentionally get them for their own egos. She has a good head on her shoulders, remains aware they’re predators and doesn’t try to sugarcoat it or act like she can do anything she wants with them. Some owners would’ve wanted to show off for the cameras and gone into the white tiger’s enclosure, rather than “read the room”. Not that something couldn’t happen to her, but she obviously picks up on their moods/body language - except for Pebbles, like she said, lol.

[@jamesdoakes4956]

She was showing off for the camera too by feeding them and making them stand for treats. N it’s not gonna end well. She knows nothing about bears. What’s gonna happen when the male maxes puberty and needs to mate. He won’t find a mate. He’s not fixed. He’ll get aggressive. She probably doesn’t even know breeding season for them

[@elsablue3646]

You can't read their mood always. That is what she is naive about. It's timothy Treadwell all over again.

[@elsablue3646]

@James Doakes tragedy is right around the corner . She needs to get the wild animals in a safer place.

[@TJ-bn2cn]

This is pure self-indulgent and complete ignorance of what a wild animal should have in its lifetime! Does she really think that smacking a tiger teaches her anything. Disgusting to trap animals for your own needs. She’s so full of beep!

[@joelsolotv7960]

She gave a great talk about the bears being wild. I was happy to hear, she doesn't seem to be naive to the fact, they could kill you.

[@ritaturner9906]

At first I thought she had to truck drive to support herself and make ends meet. But now I think it’s to afford to feed and care for all the pets. Luckily she is so healthy. Even though the bears were orphans, I hate seeing wild animals in captivity.

[@dianelefever3608]

There shouldn't be any wild animals in captivity. The exotic birds are in danger because there is money to be made. It's quite sickening

[@jeffcampbell2710]

Either those bears or one of the cats Will kill her. One day she will smack that cat, and it will turn and attack.

[@ladyb9108]

@@jeffcampbell2710 and then they will be shot dead!! It would be better for her to give them to the sanctuary now, coz if any of them turn on her and kill her then the animals have to be killed. She’s signing their deaths!!

[@alansurgeoner5259]

@@jeffcampbell2710 I think anyone with an ounce of common sense know they can kill her easily,as does Bonnie. However let's hope that does not happen and she get's to enjoy her life with her adopted furry family. I am jealous a bit cos I love Tigers and have done since I was a kid. I would love one as a pet ,but we know they are never really a pet and can turn in a minute and end us,but I do think over time they lose most of the instinct to kill .They have no need to when they are constantly fed and looked after, just need to be careful and read your animals behavour. Good video and fair play to Bonnie and anyone who takes on animals that would probably be put down because they are born into captivity or are nusance or problem animals. May not be natural but if the animals are treated well they don't deserve to be killed

[@lindanichols125]

Tippi Hedren is amazing in the movie Roar, which took 7-10 years to film, and carries the powerful message to stop fur trading and the wearing of furs and the use of animal products. It is definitely a movie that everyone should see, in order to appreciate just how deadly these big cats can be. These animals are on a huge game reserve and not kept as pets.

[@user-rv1wf6sd4p]

The STILL dont belong in her home

[@jcyt0511]

Did you know that Tippi Hedren married Max Headroom and they had a child---whom few people knew about---named Had HeadInRoomForRent?

[@tinapatterson3029]

This lady is crazy

[@ButtersTheBean]

Call me boring, but I'm happy with my 20 lb house tiger. He used to jump me like I was wildebeest in his younger years, luckily he's 20 lbs and not 400 lbs.

[@deekhush5499]

She knows the risks and this is her life..

[@Michael-no6jw]

Omg,you have 3 hands?

[@TJ-bn2cn]

Bison, a keystone species, help create habitat on the Great Plains for many different species, including grassland birds and even many plant species. As bison forage, they aerate the soil with their hooves, which aids in plant growth, and disperse native seeds, helping to maintain a healthy and balanced ecosystem. They’re also social animals, so forcing a wild bison to live in a restricted area without company is very cruel! These self indulgent, ignorant people, actually believe that they’re something special but really they’re just dumb.

[@jessikr8379]

Yes, thought the same. This poor things probably feels soo lonely 😭

[@jomama5186]

Wow. I didn't know this about Tippi. Very interesting! Love the other people too. They get it. 🧡 🙏

[@paradise6606]

The bison needs to run.

[@tigertalks1567]

Ms. Hedrin truly cares for animals

[@KrypptikkSoulslayer]

And that’s why y’all will always be on, “When Animals Attack.” Y’all think y’all can be friends with a wild animal 😔

[@theharringtons2010]

Humans arent their best mates they are on the menu.

[@kendraheard8240]

Lmao 😁

[@batybuwra87]

Yooo 😩😂

[@Mary-momof8]

She seems to have a healthy respect for these wild animals. That's a LOT of responsibility.

[@belinalug6928]

And a lot of food responsibility

[@heidibisel917]

For one that’s poaching you cannot poach and cage a wild animal she needs to let them loose

[@bethlewis8731]

Lions Tigers and Bears Oh My 😂❤️😂

[@NettiieB]

I don't understand how Bonnie ended up with two wild black bears? Sounds like two curious cubs followed her dog and instead of scaring them off, and teaching them to avoid humans. She encouraged it and kept them? Did I completely miss the rest of that story?

[@maemo8]

Same that’s what I understood… she just kinda took them

[@abbygillespie912]

I think they were too young to be on their own. Without knowing where there mom is they wouldn't of survived.

[@dudleydoright2706]

I raised an orphan cougar , fed it, loved it but never trusted it, now it is back in the wild and since has killed my neighbors goats, so there it is.

[@jamiebentley7375]

Some wild animals are found injured or abandoned from careless previous owners who couldn't afford to feed them or for other reasons and some of them no longer have claws or a way to feed or protect themselves so they can never be safely released into the wild. Many of them must be taken care of as long as they live.

[@carlaperry1312]

I Absolutely loved Tippy in her role in "The Birds" One of my favorite Albert Hitchcock 🎬films, I was a very young girl when I first saw this movie🎥🍿.

[@jeffcampbell2710]

That Bison will most likely kill that man one day. He's not his friend. He doesn't understand friend.

[@carlaperry1312]

God Bless her heart❤, However it's still DANGEROUS To hv allll of those wild animals, WOWWWW ‼️

[@madeleinewarburton7381]

Again all bisons animals belong in the wild and not for pets no wonder this bison is frustrated. Not good.

[@janicesmith2475]

I really like Annie, and it seems her animals are well cared for and happy. 🐻

[@dianelefever3608]

That tiger is a danger! Even the zoos don't get in the same space of a tiger. That is suicide

[@Foundinthewoodsbushcraft]

Once you lose fear for your exotic animals, that is when you let your guard down. Hitting animals in response to their behavior will cause them to respond to it in anger by attacking you. She is playing with fire. It is only a matter of time before she is injured unfortunately.

[@maxinemcclurd1288]

No one should be owning tigers and grizzlies . So wrong on so many levels. I am so glad this woman isn't in my neighborhood .

[@DjDI287]

I might be mistaken but I thought I saw a bison head mounted on the wall as wild thing walked by it in the living room?

[@IwasBlueb4]

yes

[@Ace-ke7fq]

u'd think that would offend him for sure, seeing a dead head of his family hanging on the wall..

[@belindathrasher111]

Why do you not let him go live amongst other bison seriously what right do you have to lock him up same with the cats

[@tommurphree5630]

That's one bad ass 🐃 buffalo.

[@IwasBlueb4]

hes adorable...he doesnt like to feel trapped behind fences

[@bethjohnstone6207]

I like the fact that tippi understands the animals and respects them.

[@dexternorman6283]

Truely amazing 👏

[@peterroberts9900]

In the 80’s I lived in LA and contacted Shambala to ask if I could visit. They allowed people to drop by with appointment,…never charged admission, but did ask for donation. Was told to park by main gate, then open side gate and walk down small path inside. Sure….that was a mood killer…just drained any desire I had to go there. Ironically about 6 yrs after that I became friendly with girl who had worked there. She stayed for about a year. Said she loved it, but was terrified. It was when the big cats had access to the house and grounds. Best decision I ever made !!!

[@Dogsrule777]

Ok already… we know tigers are dangerous! She just keeps ranting the same thing at the end. 😂

[@AngelaWrightSnaPPinGLiFE]

Bonnie Rocks! May the Spirit Gods Always Keep You Safe. 💛💛💛💛

[@jeffcampbell2710]

"Serial Killer". Best definition I've ever heard. And so accurate. Would you stand 40 feet from a serial killer?

[@Rose-wx2ct]

I was wisiting my brother and he lived in a home with a guy who had 4 tigers,wolf pack,200 dogs,bear etc,he was renting half of the house....in morning i came out in my pidjama to see animals I am an animal lover but i am affraid of bears and big cats..it was kinda my way to "heal"my fears...i was 16 or so then...those animals were in their enclosures and i have watched first big cage with wolfs and after i have gone further i saw tigers on the other side hut on half of the way an enclosure-small one was blocking half of my view and i just saw a part of the cage on right side like 2 meters part of the cage and the bigger part was wall wide around 4 meters...if i wanted to see tigers from closer i needed to pass by that small cage but i didnt even think avout what was in that cage i just proceed to pass by the small enclosurenit was just around 2 meters wide passage...when i was maby 2 meters away i just heard horrible sound and my body just froze as i saw wild eyes looking at me and roaring,cage moved from the weight of an animal...i could not breathe,i was just staring in those eyes it took like 5 minutes in my mind but it lasted just a few seconds...those eyes were eyes of the tiger...she jumped up at the cage and i taught cage will broke how strong she was...then the keeper came and warned me that this was stupid and i could get killed if i get any closer..its amazing i heavent heard her breath,moves,nothing,she jumped out of nowhere...thease are so powerful and dangerous animals that deserve respect.I was so naive then,larger than life...didnt think anything bad could happen and i was unavare tiger was in the small enclosure...From that time i have huge respect for wild animals and i am careful even when i go on a walk i always have something to protect myself...even dogs could attack you like its happening often....If this was a perfect world animals would live in nature like God created them to😛😍

[@user-xe9nc6sy9p]

good for you I'm glad there are people that have good souls and luv animals

[@yerneedsry]

Tippi still a very beautiful lady wow..Didnt know melanie was her daughter ,cool. Smartest wild animal owner ive ever seen, kudos to you ..

[@speedy-jay]

this ladys so cool what a inspiration

[@shawnabloom]

I pray none of those wild animals ever turn on her. They would end up being euthanized and it’s so not fair to them. They are wild animals not pets!

[@jomama5186]

Liked & subscribed :)

[@shawnabloom]

The tigers don’t respect her. That won’t end well.

[@Blondie727]

Agree. @13:16 She had to “spank” the disobedient young tiger. 🐅👋

[@Blondie727]

@13:16 🤣 Bonnie “spanking” an apex predator, the young tiger, is funny to me.🐅👋 I wish I lived near her to help out with the animals. Plus, she seems like a good person.❤❤❤

[@cindywoolhouse9425]

I think it's cruel and stupid

[@marlenehellmann8223]

Wow! I am a senior citizen, on food stamps. Her exotic animals eat better then me.

[@restorationlandscapingkankakee]

Bison 'Wild Thing' @17:05

[@Itsjustnellyworld]

That white tiger gonna be the first animal to attack her, them bears gonna follow up😩

[@user-rv1wf6sd4p]

I would have gotten divorced!,how come she was left for 5 days,and nearly ran out of food??

[@kathreilly7050]

Respect for Tilly understand the cats are dangerous animals treat with respect

[@dianelefever3608]

I have to wonder if the female bear can get pregnant. Issue on birth control.

[@eileenlocke7877]

It’s a wild animal it belongs in th wild

[@edithnelson3638]

They might find her dead from those animals one day.

[@sandrarawn2147]

She really wants people in one breath not to ever trust lions, tigers, etc but she has over 30 of them. She also says that it's aweful to keep them locked up in small confined areas that it's cruel. Well from this video they look like they're locked up in small cages to me? pretty

[@Rose-wx2ct]

she is a wise woman and she is keeping animals in huge area...she doesnt behave witj them like they are pets...people are keeping animals in cages that are so small animal have terrible life or in circus

[@TheEndOfABloodline]

"...You're dealing with a serial killer" **peaceful music plays immediately after**

[@lindapepper1067]

Sounds like Tippi knows well what the animals she is guardian of need for a quality life.

[@TJ-bn2cn]

Really! How ignorant a person can be. This isn’t the life for wild animals, to be kept in cages for all their lives!

[@GdHr-oz5ph]

@@TJ-bn2cn I'm assuming these are the ones that are injured in some ways and can't survive in the wild.

[@tamisullivan8548]

You explained everything really well Bonnie and you're doing a terrific job I couldn't do what you're doing out of fear but I understand you and it's pretty cool.. stay safe and God bless you and your beautiful farm 👍🐻🌹

[@reneesantiago6496]

That black eyeliner!!! Wow! 🤣🤣

[@brandywine1988]

Reading so many comments of people liking Bonnie is wild. She comes off as completely incapable and reckless.

[@elsablue3646]

Tippi hedrin is the only one that sounds to be aware of the true danger and you cannot assume you have a special bond so they won't hurt you. They will they just will for no reason. Real respect of the animal is giving them what they really need.

[@minnietrout814]

Best I can tell Bonnie doesn’t have a grizzly. She has two black bears.

[@reginaschneidergaskin4366]

Love you Barney !!!!!!

[@Firebird-65]

OMGoodness 😮 🙈

[@sandyland111]

Boy oh boy, who knew bison were so deep and intellectual?

[@Callie0514]

Is a bison and a buffalo the same animal? Because you refer him by both names. I’m just wondering which is the correct name?

[@tommurphree5630]

Same thing .

[@abbygillespie912]

Though the terms are often used interchangeably, buffalo and bison are distinct animals. Old World “true” buffalo (Cape buffalo and water buffalo) are native to Africa and Asia. Bison are found in North America and Europe. Both bison and buffalo are in the bovidae family, but the two are not closely related.

[@caseyr7406]

The bears can’t climb that small fence? but can climb a tree hundreds of feet high? This scares me.

[@yersontirado8209]

What i wanna know is has anybody ever gotten loose!

[@Enochulate88]

Those bear have some massive parasites. I would never want to pet one as cute as they are.

[@Enochulate88]

You dont have to bee a bear expert to know they have ring worms the size of Texas

[@Crystallightclarity]

Would I live my life like this? No way! Her animals seem happy, those bears look content. She should of scared them off right when they followed the dog home but she didn't. Stop petting them like they are domestic though. They do seem okay, but those tigers? Yeah no girl, send them to a sanctuary asap!! The rest? As long as you can afford employees, vet bills, medication, and the food carry on.

[@cindywoolhouse9425]

He wants to be free. I'd be grumpy too.

[@tommurphree5630]

It took a long time for Tipi to learn. but she seems to understand now . Congrats .

[@melindastittleburg2009]

have you ever thought of cooklng the food for the aminals

[@joyceloss3885]

How can this be legal ?These animals are being abused by not letting them live in a natural environment.It's very sad to see them caged up ! The white tiger is obese from inactivity. She keeps hitting the orange + black tiger,as if that matters to him.That dog will be tiger meat soon.Sickening !

[@Enochulate88]

If my dog ever brings a bear home let alone two I might die

[@Enochulate88]

Maybe my dog will find a baby deer that'll follow her home

[@MarioLamRedRebel]

Most people can not care about a cat or dog..... a grizzly or a tiger ???? Those animals belong in the wild not in anybody's home or private zoo. Respect these animals. Greetings from the Netherlands 🥋 OSU 🥋

[@dianelefever3608]

I agree

[@GdHr-oz5ph]

Yes

[@brockn7878]

Problem is there isn't enough habitat left for many of them. Too many people. Sometimes species would be extinct without humans. I'm not saying a lot of the people shouldn't be owning them. But there a balance and a Catch22

[@user-rv1wf6sd4p]

These people are just egoists,nothing more..its totally " animal.abuse",because they should be in the wild,helping the ECO system!!

[@ertsixbarf]

the whole story here is bizarre, 20 dogs and this large variety of animals, and holding a job ? the care of those animals is already more then just a full time job, the 2 bears are black bears, the other animals might be orphans or where wounded and rescued, cant live in the wild anymore, still, this is a out of hand "hobby" a very costly one as well, a disaster just waiting to happen, it does not take a crystal boll the see the future here,

[@theunforgiven2885]

Hopefully she don't end up another horror story .They are wild and belong in the wild

[@teresacondon33333]

The Bison seems happy but he may need other bison company as an animal they kind a need that... Annie is a good woman I hope she will stay safe and never have any mishaps pls God. I love animals and respect them love to admire them and would never take them as a pet though. Tippi speaks the truth and dangers. I was attacked by a pet cat out of nowhere years ago on to my head claws and teeth wasn't nice experience u can't trust any animal unfortunately. Good documentary enjoyed it thanks 😊👍

[@darrellroeters4951]

She should have insurance if someone gets hurt

[@jeffcampbell2710]

Watching that Buffalo, I knew the danger m I've stood at a fence, watching a heard of 5. The Bull never stopped staring at me. The owner came and ask me not to stand near his fence. Not being an A hole, he just explained how dangerous they are, especially the bull. He said that Bull will Attack in a second, and would if I stood there too long for his liking. And no way could I get away. From dead still to 30mph in one second, he would come thru that fence like it's not there and have me stomped in 3 seconds. He had seen it attack other animals that way. So I never got out of my truck and seldom bothered them again. I grew up around bulls, and bulls thou tame, will kill you. You are not part of his heard.

[@cornell833]

Amazing content The 🌎 loves it I would keep 🦁 only to grow population buy then set them free captivity isn't great for Wildlife

[@shanesmith906]

Bonnie is a strong woman. And awesome too!!!

[@ArmyStay0T70T8]

Well now you're not allowed to have big cats, With big cat safety act passing. And any wild animals really. So now where are they all going to go?

[@carrot9811]

They need to be free

[@ShadeTree_RC]

drgaf if she gets herself ate i just hope and pray she don't take anyone innocent out with her DA

[@Uprightfossil]

This is a horrifying video. I am born and raised in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Many black bears. Have heard stories of people thinking they are cute and feeding them off their porch. It never ends well she’s not playing with a full deck. I hope she receives the help she needs before the inevitable happens but I think she won’t because she believes what she’s doing is normal. It’s not she’s not going to have time to say no no no to them or taser them when they have her neck in their teeth. Some people, you just have to shake your head and wonder

[@Michael-no6jw]

Please, Grizzly Bear information only please.

[@Mariah0000]

The fencing is horrible what state is this Texas?

[@Ace-ke7fq]

I like this lady, wish I was her relative..love Animals like she does, I wouldn't go near the Tiger though they are too playful and that could hurt someday..I'm glad they are going to be looked after if something happens to her..Visitors should not go near them though, that's putting them to a test..Bonnie is very smart, knows what she's doing..There are other folks who have these kind of animals,.one family a mother and son have like ten bears..

[@lizmonard]

Oh dear, I don’t like how this ends..

[@michele698]

I was enjoying it until she hit the tiger for playing then I couldn't watch it no more

[@suerichards47]

So what happens to all these animals when she passes away? She is no spring chicken. Well I guess she answers that question 😅😅

[@clarkgoff9415]

Tippi is a classy woman all do respect to her

[@Bebedollie]

You shouldn't be giving bears icecream.

[@hilarybromley3064]

Only in America