BEARS CAPTURED PLAYING IN TREES
WITH PIX AND VID
BY Shuk Yee Tsang
Check out these adorable slice of bears playing in trees.
Marko Kauppinen, 47, from Finland shot the footage in Martinselkonen Wilderness Centre in Suomussalmi, Finland, where the wilderness guide has been documenting bear activity for years.
Clips include playful bear cubs learning to climb trees, adult bears using trunks as back scratchers and as hiding spots.
Marko has been photographing bears with professional gear for under 10 years but has already built a following for his intimate glimpses into their natural lives.
Marko said “The cubs play like kids every evening. It’s totally natural.
“They climb the trees for safety it’s an instinctive reaction.
“Most people love my videos because I’ve filmed bears here for several years.
"Aka " grandpa " has a name and he has been around 28 years, he is from the first cub who came to Martinselkonen.
“This is the best job you can ever have.”
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