Can I have a bear as a pet?

Is It Even Legal to Own a Bear? Surprisingly enough, there are at least six states in which bear ownership is legal: Nevada, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Alabama, South Carolina, and North Carolina. You may be able to own bears in other states, but you’ll need to get a special permit first.

Can you tame a black bear?

Although bears can be trained and become comfortable with humans, they cannot be fully domesticated. Bears are solitary creatures that require a great deal of food, and they will hunt for it when hungry. Some bears are raised by humans from birth, but the wild instincts still remain.

Do bears like to be petted?

Just like almost every domesticated dog in the world, bears love nothing more than to be pet by their favorite humanand this video is proof of their particular affinity for tummy rubs.

Are black bears cuddly?

Bears looks cute and cuddly, and unlike many other animals, bears amble along flat-footed, like people. As cute and interesting as they are, bears are wild creatures and Colorado’s largest carnivore. Once found across North America, Colorado is one of the lucky areas to have a healthy population of black bears.