The affectionate polar bear was caught on camera giving his new friend a pat and a snuggle, sparking a viral video that's already been seen over 40,000 times and counting. Way to spread the love ...

A polar bear, normally known for its apex predator status, seemed to show off a softer side when it came into contact with a fluffy sled dog in northern Manitoba, Canada, last weekend.

A polar bear and a dog met in Manitoba, Canada, and have a bit of a cuddle. You can see the polar bear gently pets and nudges the dog. Watch the video in the player above to see the adorable ...

The hopeful polar bear was caught on camera by a photographer in Barter Island, Alaska. ... Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013.

JACKSON, MI -- The Jackson County Animal Shelter, 3770 Spring Arbor Road, has many pets available for adoption. Here are two of them. Polar Bear is a 1-year-old Siberian Husky mix who came in as a ...