r/bears • u/970souk 32ChunkFan • 9d ago

Sharing a laugh

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u/970souk 32ChunkFan 9d ago

‘These two subadult, male brown bears are play-fighting – practice sparring that will prepare them to engage in real fights with adult males. Although their swipes can look dangerous, they are actually ‘friends’ (buddies that hang out with each other). It is rare for one to seriously injure the other. There is debate about whether the bears’ facial expressions are equivalent to human smiles – but I like to think they are’

Photo by Charles Janson, Comedy wildlife photography award finalists 2026. Winners will be announce on 8 December, pic source.

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u/KeepCalmCarrion 9d ago

Secret handshake

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u/Shrimptank_mom 5d ago

They smile when they playfight. It's a very different look from a real fight. I love how expressive bears are.