These subjects must be approached with extreme caution. While they appear harmless and quite aloof, it is a mere front. Once enraged, the offended one will temporarily assume an alpha role and call others to arms in defense. Other species have been known to rally in support out of fear of a stampede.  There is little to learn from these creatures anyway. Their size has negatively impacted intellectual development and they can be confused easy, resorting to monosyllabic responses. Some even emit a foul odor to discourage interaction.  Take it from momma bear... Do NOT engage without proper training, and even then proceed with caution. It will end up an exercise in futility, and they do not exercise well