First bear ever on Sanibel Island!
We came across this article about the first bear ever seen on Sanibel Island, a popular tourist destination on the west coast of Florida. A remote camera captured the image of…
Sharing food
Cubs, and even adult bears, will share food as long as there is plenty to go around. Although bears are generally considered to be solitary animals, their potential for sociability…
Meal time
We must wash our paws before we eat. Yum! Applesauce is one of my favorites. Like growing children, the cubs eat frequently during the day. They are still on a…
Arrival of Cub #8!
Where am I? I guess I have to wait and see….. At 2:10 this morning (July 7th) a TWRA officer brought cub #8 to ABR. He/she (don’t know yet) was found…
Learning by exploration
Hmmm, I wonder if I can get in there? I did it! Now how do I get out? As the cubs grow, they become more adventurous, and are always exploring…
Roommates
Violet and Daisy (or is it Huck?) Easter As we reported last weekend, Easter was moved into the pen with the triplets. The 4 little bears are getting along very…
What a life!
Paws are great for dipping in formula. Taking a break from eating breakfast Here we see one of our cubs at breakfast time, one of the two feedings at which…
Good advice
We found another list of things you should know if you encounter a bear. This article is very specific about what you should know and do. There is also a photo…
Summer fun
Did you find something good? Is that where this water comes from? The cubs enjoy their water tub. Bears are excellent swimmers, and they enjoy the water to cool off,…