New trail camera footage from upstate New York shows two black bear cubs caught on video playing what looks suspiciously like a classic childhood game - tag.
The adorable scene, recorded in a wooded area, shows one cub chasing the other through the trees before they tumble into a playful wrestling match.
But while the behavior may seem like innocent fun, wildlife experts say it's actually a vital part of the young bears' development.
In a Facebook post, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) revealed there's more to all that rough-and-tumble than meets the eye, saying the cubs' woodland wrestling matches 'provide many benefits to a young bear's development'.
According to the agency, all that climbing and sprinting helps cubs learn how to dodge danger and stay one step ahead of predators.
