Cubs in Acclimation Pen – Caught!
In our last post we described how the curators were preparing to “passive capture” the cubs for their workup and release. We saw Andy Bear approaching the open door of…
Getting Ready. . .
We reported that Curator Coy has prepared the Acclimation Pen for the passive capture of the three cubs, who are ready for release back into the wild. We also warned…
Cubs on the Ground
After all the napping in trees that we have seen recently, it was a welcome change to see them back to foraging on the ground. It makes the curators breathe…
Andy Bear in the Shower
If you’ve ever wondered whether bears mind the elements in nature, this short video should answer that question. We see Andy Bear up in a tree, resting. It rained and…
Black Cubs in Fall Trees
The photos we have for you today are a study in contrasts. The trees are dressed for fall in their colorful leaves, and the furry black bear cubs stand out…
Lazy Cubs
Fall brings a certain laziness or st least a slowing down of activity for our cubs. Today’s photos show two of the three cubs napping in trees, while the third…
Finn Poses for Pictures
We’ve seen many photos of Finnegan Bear recently when he presented his backside to the camera, sometimes with a leaf attached. On this day, however, he gave the curator some…
Swimmin’ Finn
You may recall that during the Olympics we saw a lot of photos of Finnegan Bear in the Cubby Pool, practicing his skills. We hadn’t seen him in the pool…
Nine Months Old!
As we have said before, ABR has chosen the date of January 22nd for the “official” birth date of the cubs that come to us for care. Of course, we…
Cubs Up!
For a month or more we have seen the three ABR cubs on the ground, foraging and busily eating. Now, however, there is a slight change in their behavior. We…