Observations of bear behavior have revealed something both puzzling and fascinating this powerful animals often sit quietly for long stretches of time, gazing out at there surroundings.
Hikers, wildlife researchers, and nature photographers have reported seeing bears positioned on hill side, river bank, on forest clearings, appearing to do nothing more than watching the world around them.
In many cases, they seen captivated by the elements of the landscape-sunset casting warm light across valleys, gentle shimmer of lake, or the grandeurs of mountain ranges.
From a scientific a perspective this behavior is not yet fully understood. Unlike hunting foraging, or resting, it does not appeared to have an immediate survival function. Some theorists suggest that this movements of stillness may represent a form of sensory enjoyment.
Much like humans pausing to admire a breathtaking view, bears might also experience a sense of appreciation for beaty in there environment. While it is difficult to prove, this idea highlight the possibility that emotional and aesthetic experiences are not unique to people, but may be shared across species.
