Momma bear teaches her cub the fine art of ripping open a truck bed cover in a parking lot

You can't see exactly what momma bear is after, but her cub is definitely taking notes as it figures out how to get onto the bed cover to join her.

It's safe to assume the bear isn't interested in camping gear or tools.

She in all likelihood is sniffing out food the truck owner mistakenly thought would be protected in the bed of the truck by the cover.

Perhaps a picnic basket? Whatever it was the bears caught the scent of, the cover was no match for these two.

There's more knowledge that can be passed along here, aside from the fact that your food is not safe from bears in the bed of your truck under a cover.

Also, if you encounter them:

• Give them plenty of space and slowly back away.

• Never approach the cubs - even for a photo.

• Don't climb a tree; black bears and cubs can climb extremely well.

• If the bear changes behavior because of you, you're already too close.

• Carry bear spray where bears are present - and keep it accessible, not buried in your backpack.