Bear suit
Costumed character or creature suit / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the type of costume. For the band, see Bearsuit. For the bear-proof suit, see Project Grizzly (film).
Bear suits are a type of costumed character or creature suit resembling a bear. The first bear suits worn by humans were used in shamanic ritual practices by native peoples. In the modern day, they are a popular choice of mascot, and both stylized and realistic bear suits are commonly used in film and on stage, due to the bear's prominent role in the arts and entertainment. Specific types of bear suits are also used in activism, such as polar bear suits to draw attention to the threat of global warming. Bear suits are also commonplace in the furry community.