A bear has been mistaken for a human.

Human Bear

Human Bear

The animal called Pedals - who has his front right paw missing - walked on his hind legs, which led onlookers to believe he was a man dressed in a costume because of his uncanny tricks that are tracked on his own Facebook page.

A video of Pedals roaming the Oak Ridge area of New Jersey has brought in a lot of attention. According to the Mirror online in response to the clip one commentator wrote: ''Really amazing footage. Very vulnerable. It's isn't only the walking upright which makes him seem human.''

It has been reported by the man who cares for the creature that he ''cannot and will not trap him'', and a petition made by 300,000 people urge for Pedals to be helped.

However, a request for Pedals to be relocated to a sanctuary has been rejected by ''NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife because they feel he is fine.''