New Mexico Is Hiring Professional Bear Huggers –
Bears may not be considered the most cuddly of animals, but a new job posted by the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is searching for people brave enough to spend their days cuddling the cubs.
The job listing is looking for “professional bear huggers,” a.k.a. Conservation Officers, who will be required to “hike in strenuous conditions, have the courage to crawl into a bear den, and have the trust in your coworkers to keep you safe during the process.”
The posting on Facebook,