A bear is seen in an area where a trail camera is set up. FACEBOOK/WildsafeBC

WILD WEDNESDAY: Bear gets up close and personal with outdoor trail camera

With several trail cameras set up in nature by WildSafeBC, often animals find these cameras and like to get a closer look.

From squirrels to bears, they seem to be interested in the devic by sniffing and sometimes even tasting.

Watch the video below to see how a black bear finds a trail camera in two separate instances.

For more information on bear safety go here.

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Karen Edwards

Karen Edwards

Originally from southern Ontario, Karen Edwards moved out west after completing her journalism diploma at Durham College. She first began reporting in northern Alberta for a small town newspaper. The busy two-person newsroom taught Karen the importance of accurate and fast reporting. Now working for iNFO News, she is excited to report in a larger community. Karen has written for all kinds of news, including education, crime and mental health. Her background also includes video journalism and documentary production.

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