Are Dodgy Bears Walking Around On Their Hind Legs Ripping You Off? Junkee Investigates

They’re the big furry critters everyone’s in love with lately. But why are bears walking around on their hind legs when they already have four feet? And what are they trying to hide?

Amateur footage, which you can watch in full below,  has emerged of a possibly foreign bear walking around a suburban neighbourhood and peering into people’s garbage bins — on two legs.

What’s he doing acting as a bipedal mammal when he clearly has two perfectly good forepaws? What’s his agenda? Is this the prelude to some elaborate email scam targeting vulnerable old grannies and war veterans? According to this expert, the answer is almost certainly ‘yes’.

In a press conference earlier today, Federal Treasurer Joe Hockey warned against a possible upswing in bear-related crime and announced tough new measures to crack down on the scourge before it starts.

“This is a government that is tough on bears, and tough on the causes of bears”, Hockey said. “In these troubled times, we need to make the tough decisions that will keep Australians safe.”

Well said, Joe.

Watch the footage here and decide for yourself. And remember — be aware of bears.