Slowing Down
The energy level in the three cubs is diminishing and the cubs are slowing down. This is normal and is in preparation for winter hibernation. Even though that is still…
Cubs in Trees
Curator David took the photos we have today. He said that Otto, Rollo and Apollo were in their favorite tree and that two of them were playing while the third…
Cubs in the Underbrush
Curator Coy reports that the three cubs are doing well. He observed them foraging for the food he had thrown over: apples, pears, bear diet pellets and acorns. They were…
Otto the Rascal
We have an amusing sequence of photos for you to enjoy today. It seems that two of the three cubs – Rollo and Apollo – wanted to take a nap,…
Video Treat for You
We have a delightful video of the cubs, which was pieced together from segments of video that the curators shot over the last few weeks. It clearly shows how the…
Hyperphagia is Still With Us!
Not that it’s a surprise, since all bears are in the midst of the annual feeding frenzy to pack on the pounds before hibernation, but our three little orphaned cubs…
Cubs Sleep and Play
The three bear cubs had quite a day. They checked out the tire bridge that is like a wonderful playground for bear cubs, and also found that it is a…
Active Cubs
With the weather being a little cooler and more comfortable, the cubs have become more active. They aren’t napping in the trees quite as much, but are playing and play-fighting…
Cubby Activities
The weather has cooled and the cubs have increased their activity level. Although we don’t have photos that show all the chasing and running around that took place, we can…
Windy Day = Nervous Cubs
Bear cubs as well as adult bears become nervous and apprehensive on windy days. It stands to reason for animals that depend so much on their senses of smell and…