Discovery Channel reality competition pits Man vs. Bear

The Hollywood Reporter

In each episode of Man vs. Bear, premiering Dec. 4, three grizzlies will take on three new human competitors (male and female) at the bears' Utah sanctuary to test the limits of strength, speed and stamina. The three bears competing are 8-foot-6, 1,400-pound Bart (the smartest), Honey Bump (the fastest) and Tank (the smartest). The five challenges they'll compete in include "tug of war" and rolling giant logs, and will be based on the bears' natural instincts and predatory skills and actions. "Competing against bears is both scary and exciting," said Ira, an MMA fighter and competitor, who adds: "It's competing against the unknown. This is a completely new challenge for me." Discovery Channel says a "Movie Animals Protected (MAP) representative was present on location throughout the entire filming of Man vs. Bear to ensure our stars remained safe and well-cared-for. They observed every interaction from start to end." Watch the Man vs. Bear teaser.