A Beary Rainy Day
It was a very rainy day. and the cubs were predictably up the trees (except for Nettles, who is snug and dry in the Hartley House). Thistle Bear, who had…
Thistle’s Dilemma
Thistle Bear had a dilemma of his own, while the other four cubs in Enclosure #3 were busily engaged in eating. It started when he was playing with the swingy…
Anything New?
We never know what to expect of the bears at ABR. We had some much-needed rain that disrupted the schedule they have been following. The cubs in Wild Enclosure #1…
Getting Bigger
All of the bears at ABR are fulfilling their mission to grow and chubbify before winter. We remember how small Myrtle Bear looked when she arrived, and how much smaller…
Making Progress
The chubby cubs at ABR are making good progress toward their eventual release back into the wild. These images tell the tale. The Wild Enclosure #1 cubs seem to be…
Drowsy Cubs
We’ve mentioned that as hyperphagia slows down, and the days are getting shorter, the cubs are sleeping more. They are definitely more lazy. Since she is in the climate and…
The Cubs are All Right
As the days grow shorter and cooler, the cubs are doing well. Because hibernation is not so far off now, they are also getting lazier and sleeping more. Nettles has…
All is Well at ABR
ABR bears are doing well as they prepare for winter. Sometimes they can be hard to find in their enclosures, especially at night and especially when it rains. In Enclosure…
Chonky, Chubby Cubs
All the eating during hyperphagia has paid off – the cubs are chubbified! Just look at these photos and see if you don’t agree! Sage is definitely a chonky cub!…
Nettles Bear in Hartley House
This is a video from our Facebook Live with Curator Tori that shows little Nettles as she is adjusting to life in the Hartley House. This indoor space, which is…