iN VIDEO: Who needs opposable thumbs? Not this bear

ANMORE – Bears are quite resourceful, which for those who didn't already know is more than evident from this video out of Anmore, B.C.

Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Coquitlam posted surveillance video Aug. 10 of this black bear opening a car door to root around inside. The video has been making the rounds as people marvel at the bear's ability to navigate a door handle.

"Our student Terri was house-sitting in Anmore this past week and this was some startling surveillance video from in front of the house," according to a post.

"You have to watch this, we had no idea bears could do this and apparently also did the same thing on the other side of the car."


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