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?

One of the cubs was just three and a half months old. It just fell out of its mother’s uterus.  Read more…