Dining alongside a gigantic 300lb bear might be a prospect to unsettle the stomach for many. Still, for the Panteleenko family from Russia, this particular scenario is simply a part of their everyday life.
Svetlana and Yuriy Panteleenko are a seemingly typical couple. Still, their family has an extraordinary twist in the form of their 23-year-old bear, Stepan.
Towering over seven feet, this immense creature displays such domesticity that he often joins the family during their evening television time.
Beyond offering him company, Stepan has even proved himself a helper, tending to the garden by watering the plants.
He has an appetite that matches his size, consuming more than a bowl of porridge and a can of condensed milk daily, which he enjoys due to his sweet tooth.
His daily diet also includes a significant 25kg of fish, vegetables, and eggs, making mealtime at the Panteleenko’s anything but ordinary.
But fear not for Stepan’s health; he’s an avid football fan, which helps him burn off the substantial amount of food he consumes daily.
Stepan became a part of the Panteleenko’s lives when he was three months old. The couple’s long association with Stepan has resulted in his incredibly gentle temperament, often snuggling with them on their couch.
“When we brought him home, he was just a three-month-old cub who hunters in the woods had discovered after losing his mother.
He was in dire health,” Svetlana recalled. “Stepan is amiable and adores human company. Despite what many might assume, he is not at all aggressive. He’s never bitten us.
What’s for dessert? The big bear’s favorite dish is a can of condensed milk, thanks to a sweet tooth, but he also eats fish and vegetables. Source: Caters News
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