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A ’Polite‘ Door Knocking Bear
Residents in some parts of western Croatia are being advised to install a door viewer and not to answer a knock on the door
without first checking the guest out.
Animal experts in Croatia say a bear has learned how to trick people to let him in by knocking at the door.
They believe the 250 kg. brown bear probably learned the trick while nudging a door to get it to open.
Experts speculate that the bear, pleased by the outcome, is repeating the tactic. As soon as the unsuspecting host opens the door, the bear heads for the kitchen and the fridge.
The Loknar family from Gerovo in western Croatia said the bear had knocked at their door three times and they were now refusing to answer the door.
Nevenka Loknar says: "We jumped out the window as he came in through the door and raided the kitchen the first time.”
without first checking the guest out.
Animal experts in Croatia say a bear has learned how to trick people to let him in by knocking at the door.
They believe the 250 kg. brown bear probably learned the trick while nudging a door to get it to open.
Experts speculate that the bear, pleased by the outcome, is repeating the tactic. As soon as the unsuspecting host opens the door, the bear heads for the kitchen and the fridge.
The Loknar family from Gerovo in western Croatia said the bear had knocked at their door three times and they were now refusing to answer the door.
Nevenka Loknar says: "We jumped out the window as he came in through the door and raided the kitchen the first time.”
"I opened the door and saw him standing there and I didn't believe my eyes at first, then I ran for it as he walked in as if it was the most normal thing in the world.
"Bears are a common animal in the woods around here, but no one has ever heard of a bear that knocks at the door.”
"The bear is so intelligent it's incredible. We've tried to put up lots of obstacles to stop him coming in, like a wire fence but he still gets through. I wouldn't be surprised if he knew how to use wire cutters."
"Bears are a common animal in the woods around here, but no one has ever heard of a bear that knocks at the door.”
"The bear is so intelligent it's incredible. We've tried to put up lots of obstacles to stop him coming in, like a wire fence but he still gets through. I wouldn't be surprised if he knew how to use wire cutters."
Play Ground For Kids...of A Different Sort
A family that lives in Anchorage, Alaska decided to build a sturdy, colorful playground for their 3 and 4 year old sons. They lined the bottom with smooth-stone gravel all around to avoid knee scrapes and other injuries.
They finished building it one Friday evening and were very pleased with the end product.
The following morning, as their mom was about to wake the boys and have them go out to play in their new play center, this is what she saw from the upstairs window...
They finished building it one Friday evening and were very pleased with the end product.
The following morning, as their mom was about to wake the boys and have them go out to play in their new play center, this is what she saw from the upstairs window...
