Dancing bears

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Dancing bears, are wild bears that were captured when they were young or born and bred in captivity. They were used to entertain people in streets or taverns. Dancing bears were commonplace throughout Europe and Asia from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, and can still be found in some countries in the 21st century.