A wild bear was seen casually opening a door and walking into a family's home.

The black bear approached the entrance and curiously sniffed the knob before turning it with its paw in Telluride, Colorado.

CCTV footage shows the animal stepping inside and looking around the hallway without exhibiting any signs of aggression.

The clever animal stood up on hind legs before successfully breaking into the property.

The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Southwest Region said: ‘Officials warned that bears learning to open doors can lead to serious conflicts.

‘Our officers have dealt with bears in homes around Telluride and Mountain Village a lot this summer.'

The agency added some bears entered multiple homes in one night.

It added: ‘We know of bears entering multiple homes in one night, multiple bears entering the same home in one night, etc.

‘Too often we get reports of bears getting into homes and apartments multiple days after the first incident has occurred. The earlier you call CPW, the better it could end up for you and the bear.'

Bears are highly intelligent animals known for their problem-solving skills, excellent memory, and ability to adapt to human environments. They can open doors, unlock containers, and even learn by watching other bears, especially when food is involved.