<p>A heartwarming&nbsp;video shared on social media has shown an unexpected encounter between a Russian man and a wild bear in a snowy landscape. The footage captured everyone's attention as the Russian man offered the giant bear a massive lollipop. The viral video has elicited massive joy as well as concern from viewers worldwide.</p>

<p>The clip was posted on Instagram along with a caption that read, “Thank you for this year, true bear friendship." The video quickly amassed a staggering five lakh views, igniting a flurry of reactions across social media platforms.</p>

<p>One comment on the viral video read, "Nobody is asking the right question… where did he even get a lollipop that big!?!??" While another humorously speculated, "How soon will he need a dentist?"</p>

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<p>Netizens were unable to resist the charm of the bear enjoying its sugary delight.</p>

<p>As the post flooded the comments section with a blend of humour, one user quipped, "Bear with a lollipop, how does that not make everyone’s day better!" A third user humorously suggested a novel approach to bear encounters, "So next time there’s a potential bear attack, just give him a lollipop and he’ll leave you alone. Got it."</p>

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<p>The universal appeal of the video transcended languages, one user expressed, "I don't speak Russian, but definitely Tom the bear makes my day better." Many other dropped comments in Russian.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Amidst the jest, a desire for bear companionship also seemed to have emerged as another user commented, "I want a bear...". The video was an absolute delight for netizens. However, it must also be noted that wild animals can be dangerous."</p>

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<p>They possess natural instincts and behaviours that can pose risks to humans if they feel threatened, or cornered, or if their territory is invaded.</p>

<p>So, one must know that it is essential to exercise caution and respect when interacting with wildlife. It's best to avoid direct contact with wild animals as you can always observe them from a safe distance to prevent any potential harm.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A heartwarming video shared on social media has shown an unexpected encounter between a Russian man and a wild bear in a snowy landscape. The footage captured everyone's attention as the Russian man offered the giant bear a massive lollipop.

A heartwarming video shared on social media has shown an unexpected encounter between a Russian man and a wild bear in a snowy landscape. The footage captured everyone's attention as the Russian man offered the giant bear a massive lollipop. The viral video has elicited massive joy as well as concern from viewers worldwide. The clip was posted on Instagram along with a caption that read, “Thank you for this year, true bear friendship." The video quickly amassed a staggering five lakh views, igniting a flurry of reactions across social media platforms. One comment on the viral video read, "Nobody is asking the right question… where did he even get a lollipop that big!?!??" While another humorously speculated, "How soon will he need a dentist?" Also Read | Hubble's latest spectacle! Captivating images of Jupiter's storms revealed... Netizens were unable to resist the charm of the bear enjoying its sugary delight. As the post flooded the comments section with a blend of humour, one user quipped, "Bear with a lollipop, how does that not make everyone’s day better!" A third user humorously suggested a novel approach to bear encounters, "So next time there’s a potential bear attack, just give him a lollipop and he’ll leave you alone. Got it." Also Read | With $165 mn, 'Lottery King' Santiago Martin is top electoral bond donor. Who is he? The universal appeal of the video transcended languages, one user expressed, "I don't speak Russian, but definitely Tom the bear makes my day better." Many other dropped comments in Russian. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anton Kharcenko (@anton.mojet) × Amidst the jest, a desire for bear companionship also seemed to have emerged as another user commented, "I want a bear...". The video was an absolute delight for netizens. However, it must also be noted that wild animals can be dangerous." Watch | Wildfires engulf Chile's Valparaiso | Climate change degrading coral reefs × They possess natural instincts and behaviours that can pose risks to humans if they feel threatened, or cornered, or if their territory is invaded. So, one must know that it is essential to exercise caution and respect when interacting with wildlife. It's best to avoid direct contact with wild animals as you can always observe them from a safe distance to prevent any potential harm. (With inputs from agencies)

VIRAL VIDEO | Unbearably adorable and giant bear licks big lollipop given by Russian man

<p>Japan is famous for its quirky solutions to all problems. Now, a town in Japan has put robot wolves to work. No kidding, the wolves have been deployed in various places to scare off bears. In the countryside, bears have become a dangerous nuisance for people.</p>

<p>Situated on the northern island of Hokkaido, the town of Takikawa recently bought a pair of robots and installed them at hotspots after noticing bears in the streets. The wild animals that are dangerous to humans were seen roaming through neighbourhoods in September. Officials in the city noted that no encounters have been reported since then.</p>

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<p>In Japan, bear sightings are currently at a five-year high, mostly in rural areas of north and west Japan, as national broadcaster NHK had reported.</p>

<p>Bears have been involved in over a dozen attacks on human, two of which were fatal. This triggered the government to step-up efforts to tackle the attacks.</p>

<p>The government convened an emergency meeting last month to address the threat of bears.</p>

<p>The&nbsp; 'Monster Wolf' robot consists of a body-like shaggy on four legs, a blond mane and glowing-red eyes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Once its motion detectors are activated, it moves its head, flashes different lights, and emits 60 different types of sounds that resemble wolfish howling. Since 2018, machinery maker Ohta Seiki has sold about 70 units of the robot.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/climate-change-and-human-encroachment-increasing-cannibalism-among-polar-bears-283061" hreflang="en">Climate change and human encroachment increasing cannibalism among polar bears</a></p>

<p>The robot is based on Japanese wolves that roamed central and northern islands of Japan before they were hunted to extinction more than a century ago.</p>

<p>According to Takikawa city officials, bears become more active and dangerous while searching for food before they go into hibernation in late November.</p>


Japan is famous for its quirky solutions to all problems. Now, a town in Japan has put robot wolves to work. No kidding, the wolves have been deployed in various places to scare off bears.

Japan is famous for its quirky solutions to all problems. Now, a town in Japan has put robot wolves to work. No kidding, the wolves have been deployed in various places to scare off bears. In the countryside, bears have become a dangerous nuisance for people. Situated on the northern island of Hokkaido, the town of Takikawa recently bought a pair of robots and installed them at hotspots after noticing bears in the streets. The wild animals that are dangerous to humans were seen roaming through neighbourhoods in September. Officials in the city noted that no encounters have been reported since then. Also read: Climate change could wipe out polar bears by 2100: Report In Japan, bear sightings are currently at a five-year high, mostly in rural areas of north and west Japan, as national broadcaster NHK had reported. Bears have been involved in over a dozen attacks on human, two of which were fatal. This triggered the government to step-up efforts to tackle the attacks. The government convened an emergency meeting last month to address the threat of bears. The 'Monster Wolf' robot consists of a body-like shaggy on four legs, a blond mane and glowing-red eyes. Once its motion detectors are activated, it moves its head, flashes different lights, and emits 60 different types of sounds that resemble wolfish howling. Since 2018, machinery maker Ohta Seiki has sold about 70 units of the robot. Also read: Climate change and human encroachment increasing cannibalism among polar bears The robot is based on Japanese wolves that roamed central and northern islands of Japan before they were hunted to extinction more than a century ago. According to Takikawa city officials, bears become more active and dangerous while searching for food before they go into hibernation in late November.

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