Bear #248 – Skipper Bear
ABR received rescued bear #248 nicknamed Skipper Bear. This little one is tinier and more fragile than any of the recent arrivals. He weighs just 8 pounds, rather than the…
Big Day for Cornelius Bear
It is always a big day for a bear at ABR when he or she gets out into a Wild Enclosure, and Cornelius had his big day, being released into…
ABR Bear #247- Clarence Bear
On the day that Bailey Bear had her recheck at UT after her return from her escapades, ABR received yet another needy yearling – #247, nicknamed Clarence Bear. Clarence was…
Bailey Bear’s Return
Yesterday we posted about Bailey Bear (Cub #242) being returned to ABR a week after her escape. She was found about four miles away from the facility, and of course…
A Sad and Happy Day
We never know what the day may bring. When working with animals, there are many challenges and a day can go from extreme sadness to happiness in a matter of…
Two Cautionary Tales
We, along with everyone who educates about bears and coexistence, repeat over and over that “Garbage Kills Bears.” Our cautionary tales concern two of ABR’s yearling bears who would have…
Big Day for Small Bear
ABR Bear #246 (Hazel Bear) was the latest arrival, coming just five days ago. You may remember that she was very malnourished and underweight – she weighed just 12 pounds,…
Keeping Up With Yearlings
With twenty-three yearling bears onsite, it’s hard to keep up with all of them. Today we have photos of a few – two in Wild Enclosure #2, one in Wild…
Yearlings are Thriving
The yearling bears in Wild Enclosures #1 and #2 are eating a lot and showing good growth since they came to ABR. Although they still weigh less than a yearling…
Yearling Portraits
Periodically, our ABR photographer of record, Ken LaValley visits to take high-resolution photo portraits of bears that cooperate by being visible. We have a few to share with you today. …