When you put up a hammock in your backyard, keep in mind that it’s not just for your own comfort, but also for the enjoyment of local wildlife, who need to relax too. Only, the animals are not always successful.
Just like these three bears attempting to mount a hammock in a backyard, and not doing a very good job of it.
The family which had put up the hammocks would probably not have minded had the bears made it. They watched from their deck overlooking the snow-filled backyard as the bears gave up after some time.

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