ABR Bears – Hard to Identify
As the yearling bears get older and larger, it becomes harder to pick out the distinguishing characteristics that used to be obvious. Therefore, it is harder to tell them apart. …
The Bears are 13 Months Old!
ABR has designated January 22nd as our cubs “official birthday,” because the date falls in the middle of the time period (mid January to mid February) when black bear cubs…
Alonzo, Skipper and Cecilia Bear
We have an update about the three yearlings named in the title. Alonzo Bear (#249) was pacing in his Acclimation Pen. Since he had finished his meds, the curator released…
Yearling Bears in the Morning
We have some rather amusing photos to share today. Most of the bears in Wild Enclosure #1 were in a den when the curator came with a food delivery. Proving…
Bears with Winter Coats
Bears grow guard hairs in winter that provide an extra layer of protection against the weather. Some of our yearling bears are noticeably fluffier-looking due to the winter coats. Something…
Bear #250!
We received another yearling bear in need. This is the 250th bear to be cared for at ABR and she is nicknamed Cecilia. Cecilia Bear was rescued and brought by…
Bailey and Clarence Bear’s Big Day
As we have said before, it’s always a big day when a little bear moves out into one of the Wild Enclosures. This is the last move within ABR; the…
How are They Doing?
The answer to the question posed in the title is “Very well!” All of the yearlings are doing well, eating, growing, and doing what they should be doing as yearling…
ABR Bear #249 Arrives!
The weather was turning nasty with snow, sleet, and rain in the forecast. But a dedicated TWRA officer went out to rescue an orphaned, malnourished yearling and bring the little…
Happy Valentine’s Day!
At ABR our valentines are the twenty-five little yearling bears at the facility. We have some photos to share, starting with our “Valentine card,” featuring Shelby Bear. Shelby shows off…