WATCH: Curious bear cub climbs up hood of car at Colorado ski resort

It's important to lock your car when you're leaving it behind in Colorado's bear country – but you might want to make sure you're traveling with those windows rolled up, too.

Video recently published by Steamboat Radio and shot by Don Jesús Martínez captured a very close encounter with a set of triplet black bear cubs, including the moment a curious cub climbed onto the hood of the vehicle to peer into the front window at those inside.

According to Shannon Lukens of Steamboat Radio, the wild moment happened in the Burgess Creek area of Steamboat Ski Resort on May 7.

Watch the clip below:

While this clip is undeniably cute, it also goes to show how important it can be to keep Colorado's wildlife wild. These cubs clearly aren't scared of civilization, which could increase their likelihood of eventually falling victim to the state's two-strike policy. This policy essentially mandates that a bear is euthanized after two interactions with humans or other instances in which a problem is caused – for example, breaking into a home or other human space.

In order to help keep Colorado's wildlife wild, following 'bear smart' best practices is key. In a populated area, this means keeping trash and food inaccessible and giving local wildlife plenty of distance. When it comes to bears, it's also important to keep doors and windows locked to prevent bears from entering a human space. While camping, keep all scented items sealed in a scent-proof bear-proof container. Never leave food or trash out overnight and haze bears away from the campsite if they show up.

Read more about bear safety here.

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