Chicago Cubs and actual bear cubs join together in love
Baby bears might grow up to become hairy violent predators -- but for the first few months of their life, they're revoltingly, formidably cute.
Earlier this afternoon, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon decided to bring actual bear cubs into practice to make training more interesting. It's unclear what the bears were there for besides hugs and cuddles and selfies. But honestly, what other purpose do baby bears serve than as emotional throw pillows for selfish humans?
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One of the cubs was just three and a half months old. It just fell out of its mother's uterus.
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Look at that hairy, mushy pile of unconditional love.
This cub just wants to have human friends!
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And this cub thought it was a social outcast. But turns out everyone's just jealous.
And these cubs -- who knows what they're doing. But they love to feel your love.
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