Chubbifying Cubs
There is no doubt that the bear cubs at ABR are eating quantities of food, as dictated by their hyperphagia-induced metabolism. Today we have a few photos of chubbifying cubs…
A Few Chubby, Sleepy Cubbies
Today’s post features just a few of the cubs who are sleeping and not in a hurry to get up. Heather Bear continues to recover from her injuries. Heather looks…
Cubs Are Busy Today
Although they aren’t necessarily engaged in any specific activity, all of the ABR cubs (and the yearling) are busy with eating and sleeping. These are the two main “jobs” for…
Cubs Begin Their Day
The security cameras in each of the enclosures allow the curators (and us) to see how the cubs start their day. Some of them are “early bird” bears, while others…
Heather Bear
Our badly injured yearling, Heather Bear, who is recovering very well, was busy in her enclosure. She visited her Cubby Pool. Unlike some other small bears we’ve seen, Heather was…
Sleeping Cubs
It is quite rare for all twelve cubs to sleep at the same time, but that is just what happened a couple of days ago. In each of the three…
Repair of Damaged Den
A few days ago, one of the cubs in Wild Enclosure #3 (Taco Bear) climbed up on the vertical den and did some deconstructing of the structure. Taco was interested…
Heather Bear – First Night Outside
After her three weeks in the ABR Recovery Center, where she was not able to stand or climb, Heather Bear had a good night outdoors. The curators monitored her closely…
Cubby Birthday!
As you know if you have been following ABR, we have designated January 22 as the birthday of all cubs and yearlings who come to ABR for care. The date…
Antics of Thistle and Taco Bear
The bear cubs at ABR play rough! They are very hard on the enclosures and the enrichment items that the curators provide to keep them busy and occupied during their…