Tinsel and Twinkle
We have seen the “Twinkle and Tinsel Show,” during which the two cubs go from sharing a den to having nothing to do with each other. Today was more of…
Believe it or Not!
As we have seen, the two female cubs in Enclosure #3, Twinkle and Tinsel, have kept their distance from each other. It seemed that cubby friendship and bonding was not…
Release of Juggles Bear!
The fourth member of the Big Four was Juggles, the bear who was rescued with his head stuck in a jug. As you will recall as you watch the video,…
Release of Nugget Bear!
Another cub who was released on January 8, 2024 was Nugget Bear. She was part of the Big Four in Wild Enclosure #1. Nugget was released into the Great Smoky…
Tater Bear Released!
Next up in the release lineup was Tater, who had to be returned to Fentress County, TN. Here is the story of his history at ABR and his release on…
Doodlebug Bear Released!
On January 8, 2024 a beautiful, crisp, sunny day, the “Big Four” cubs from Wild Enclosure #1 were worked up for their releases back to the wild. The first one…
Update on Cubs, Large and Small
The large cubs in Enclosure #1 are sleeping together in a Cubby Pile, day or night. Look at those nice, round bottoms! Since they will be leaving soon, they have…
Where Should We Sleep?
Last night, the Enclosure #2 cubs, the “Big Four,” went to bed early on their platform. A pile of chubby cubs went to sleep. In the morning, they were still…
Twinkle and Tinsel – Progress?
The latest Facebook Live from Curator Tori is all about Twinkle and Tinsel Bear in Wild Enclosure #3. As you know, they have been keeping far apart. We have hoped…
Cubby Drama
The two female cubs, Twinkle and Tinsel, are not friends yet. In fact, Twinkle seems to be quite a bully. Twinkle chased Tinsel up a tree. Twinkle huffed and clacked…