Previous research suggests that bears are much more intelligent than previously thought. Despite their size, bears are very dexterous and can open glasses and doors, as well as operate touch screens.
Researchers suspect that their brains are less shaped by social situations, but much more by the challenging environment in which they live. The intelligence of bears could also be the result of their early development, as young animals like to play with each other. The selfie bear is a unique example of a type of animal perception that scientists are just beginning to understand.