The Help Alberta Wildies Society (HAWS) uses stationary motion-sensor cameras to document wildlife in the Canadian wilderness. Their main focus is to track the wild horse populations, keeping an eye on their numbers, looks, and behavior. But sometimes, their cameras capture other animals passing through, giving a peek into the daily life of the region’s wildlife.
That’s exactly what happened in 2022 when a family of bears was recorded, going about their business. It looked like a typical day in the wilderness until one of the grizzly bear cubs did something unexpected by a tree.
In the footage, which has been creatively edited with added music, three bears can be seen coming up a small hill. The mom and one cub walk past a small tree, but the other cub lingers. Suddenly, the cub stands up on his back legs, right next to the tree.
At that moment, the background music changes to an upbeat dance track, adding a fun twist to the scene. The bear cub, with his back against the tree, starts to move and shake like he’s dancing. He grabs a branch, looking as if he’s about to put on a full-blown performance.
His hips and shoulders start moving in rhythm, and for a moment, it looks like he’s dancing to the sounds of nature. Using the tree like a seasoned performer, the cub grooves with enthusiasm, even bobbing his head in sync with his playful moves.
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In reality, the cub was just trying to scratch an itch using the tree. Without the music, the scene would have been fairly ordinary. But thanks to the creative editing skills of HAWS’ video editor, the clip was transformed into something hilarious and memorable. Even though the footage is from 2022, the editor decided to release this fun clip while waiting for new computer equipment to arrive. And we’re certainly glad they did—this little bear’s dance became an instant viral hit.