Russian TikToker explains why she showed her toddler to a giant bear (VIDEOS)

Police are investigating starlet Lera Izumrud for animal cruelty and endangering a child

Moscow Region prosecutors announced on Monday they are investigating social media star Lena Izumrud, real name Valeria Tatarintseva, over videos that showed her leading a muzzled bear into her apartment block to entertain her one-year-old son Mark.

The investigation will probe Tatarintseva for potential animal mistreatment and child endangerment offenses.