We’ve all been there: that impossible-to-reach itch that has you twisting, stretching, and generally looking ridiculous while trying to get relief. Wildlife photographer Neil Simmons was visiting Yellowstone National Park when he spotted a grizzly bear in the exact same predicament, and it’s the cutest thing you’ll see today!
The bear starts out lying on her back in the snow, then shifts into what can only be described as an accidental yoga pose. She even uses a chunk of snow to scratch her head and neck before rolling over to work on her belly. The whole scene is hilariously entertaining and totally relatable!
We know the feeling, Grizzly! Neil shared more about the silly bear in the caption, “Ever had that one itch you just can’t scratch? The most amusing bear I’ve ever watched has to be “Jam” in Yellowstone. When she woke up from hibernation this year, she seemed to have the most entertaining ways to scratch herself.”
In another Instagram post, Neil describes the playful bear, “One of the goofiest bears we have in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the 4-year-old bear, Jam. Watching her through the years, she has finally figured out what it takes to be a bear on her own. Her mom, Raspberry, kept her for 3.5 years, where most moms keep their cubs for 2.5 years. Being with her mom was probably helpful to her survival, but it also made her very dependent. Sort of like a human that lives with their parents until they are 27 years old.”
Related: Grizzly Bear Mama’s Attempt to Get In a Quick Yoga Sesh Is Stymied by Chaotic Cubs
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Commenters’ Funny Reactions to the Itchy Bear
People got a kick out of the itchy bear and left some funny comments. Like @Tara, who shared, “It must have been unBEARable LOL! How cute!!” Neil replied, “She’s definitely in an itchy situation!” @wineweinie joked, “My goodness. Just like me trying to get lotion on my back in desert New Mexico!”
@michelemcfadden joked, “I’d say her den must need a good cleaning!” @columbiapark added, “She’s waking every part of her up after a long sleep!”
Commenter @mt.photo.observer shared, “It’s amazing footage and amazing the silly personalities grizzlies have. It’s almost as if this grizzly was performing for you. Thanks for sharing!” We always think of grizzlies as angry, aggressive bears and forget that they have a playful side, too. This video is a great reminder that even apex predators know how to have some fun!
This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Dec 13, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.