Two More Bear Cubs!
On July 5th, TWRA officers rescued a cub who survived an accident that killed her mother near Gatlinburg. She is ABR Bear #296 and is nicknamed Bluebelle Bear. Later that…
Another Moving Day
July 4th was truly Independence Day for the three bear cubs in Acclimation Pen #2! They left the pen for their Wild Enclosure – a big adventure. This release was…
Update on Bears
The Party of Five are doing well in their Wild Enclosure. They have adjusted to the new space and are taking advantage of the amenities. Our photographer of record, Ken…
Moving Day for 5 Cubs!
Video update! We’ve been saying that the cubs would soon be moving to Wild Enclosures, and on Monday, July 1st it happened for the “Party of Five” in the Cub…
Eight Bear Cubs
Because the yearlings were hidden in the underbrush, this post will focus on the eight cubs. Can’t blame Sweetie, Daffodil, and Iris for remaining in the cooler foliage where they…
A Morning at ABR
Morning starts with breakfast for cubs. The three cubs in Acclimation Pen #2 enjoy their breakfast, also. We switch out to Wild Enclosure #3, where the yearlings have spent the…
Daffodil Swims; Cubs Eat
Daffodil Bear was seen by and then in the Cubby Pool recently. She had a unique method for crossing the pool – she stood on her back legs and walked…
Yearlings at Dusk
As you know, it’s hard to get photos of the three yearlings. They are more often than not hidden in the underbrush where they can’t be seen. At dusk, they…
A Study in Contrasts
The eight black bear cubs at ABR are residing in two groups, in two different Acclimation Pens. The two groups present a study in contrasts, with the three cub group…
Spying on the Yearlings
We have shared a number of videos of the rambunctious cubs at ABR, but today we have a video of the three yearlings. Through the miracle of the enclosure cam,…