Dancing Bears Filmed in Wild
A black bear cub was caught on film while rubbing against a tree in Montana. Though solitary animals, black bear moms and cubs stick together.
Credit: USGS.

Grizzly bears are getting their groove on, and new hidden cameras are giving scientists a window into the secret lives of these dancing bears.






Evidence also suggested the bear cubs took part in tree-rubbing. But momma bears avoided rub trees during the mating season between May and June. By steering clear of rub trees during those months, Kendall says, the female bears who already have cubs can avoid interested males and protect their young.

"Adult males are most likely to attack the cubs of females that they're interested in breeding with [during the mating season]," Kendall said.