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A dog may not be man's only best friend. A Russian woman who cares for a pet Himalayan black bear dances with him, drives him in her car and takes him on walks. She posts videos of these activities on TikTok and Instagram, seemingly oblivious to any danger this type of bear could pose. “Unlike American black bears, Asiatic black bears are much more likely to come into contact with humans. Because of this, they are known to be much more aggressive toward humans. There are numerous records of human attacks and killings,” according to . Veronika Dichka, from Novosibirsk in southwestern Siberia, was given Toptyzhka by friends who run a safari park. She is now the bear's full-time caretaker. “They brought him to me because they weren't able to look after him and didn't need him. So I became his guardian. There are a few others who work with me, who are professionals, to make sure he's properly cared for,” said Dichka. Russia (Vero
