Remember when you actually had to ask someone to take a picture of you?
Gone are those days, as now all you have to do is simply whip out your phone and take it yourself.
But while selfies are popular, turns out, humans aren’t the only ones who enjoy them.
In Boulder, Colorado, a black bear has proven that the animal kingdom is not immune to the selfie craze.
This furry resident became an overnight sensation after discovering a wildlife camera and deciding it was prime time for a photoshoot.
But it’s not like it just took a couple though.
The Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) team, who had set up the camera to monitor local wildlife, were in for a delightful surprise when they found that out of 580 snaps, a whopping 400 were what can only be described as “bear selfies.”
The bear, acting every bit the curious teenager, explored various angles and expressions.
It captured its good side with an enthusiasm that would rival any Instagram influencer.
The OSMP couldn’t resist sharing a few of these charming shots on Twitter, sparking an avalanche of adoration and witty comments from the public.
From striking its best Blue Steel pose to pondering if its snout looked too big in a shot, this bear’s selfie game was undeniably strong.
These strategically placed cameras are motion-activated and designed to take both still photos and short videos.
They serve a crucial role in helping the OSMP staff understand more about the behavior of local wildlife and the use of the landscape, thereby aiding in the protection of sensitive natural habitats.
“The motion-detecting cameras provide us a unique opportunity to learn more about how local species use the landscape around us while minimizing our presence in sensitive habitats,” explained Will Keeley, senior wildlife ecologist for Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks.
The viral sensation began when the OSMP shared the bear’s selfies on Instagram.
but it wasn’t until a Twitter post that the bear truly captured the hearts of the online community.
“Wildlife cameras help us learn what animals are out there and what they’re up to over the course of a day, a week, or even years,” the OSMP stated, showing the importance of these cameras in wildlife conservation efforts.
The bear’s antics have sparked a flurry of fun comments.
Fans have been praising its modeling potential and have even joked about the bear setting up a dating profile.
“Selfie skills 12/10,” praised one admirer, while another suggested, “There’s some Blue Steel in the 3rd picture…hire that bear model!”
Philip Yates, a spokesperson for the Boulder OSMP, shared the team’s amusement and appreciation for the bear’s interest in their camera.
“These pictures made us laugh, and we thought others would too,” Yates said, emphasizing the joy and connection people feel when they see wildlife engaging in such human-like behavior.
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