Watch this sure-footed bear cleverly hunt his dinner dangling just out of reach
Bhalu the sloth bear is a puzzle solver.
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If you’ve got crosswords or Sudoku to complete, a bear might not be the first port of call for a bit of help.
However, Bhalu, a sloth bear at Philadelphia Zoo, has shown he’s quite the puzzle solver – when there’s a pinata full of food at stake at least.
Helped by his excellent sense of smell, exceptional climbing abilities and three-inch claws, Bhalu proved more than up to the challenge.
Bhalu’s task was set for Earth Day, but has since been widely shared on social media.