Yearlings Released!
As you know, the release of the three yearlings has been imminent for a week or more. On Thursday, November 12, it happened! We have photos of the work up…
Healthy Rainbow Triplets
We speculated that hyperphagia is nearly over, as the cubs are not as voracious about their foraging and eating these days. We’re sure you will agree that they look very…
Is Hyperphagia Over?
Ever since early August we have talked about hyperphagia, the “feeding frenzy” that affects all bears in late summer through fall, and causes them to eat vast quantities of food,…
Another Patient; And Photos
Another cub patient is in Hartley House. Raven Bear was limping the other day, and Ranger Ryan from the GSMNP came to help the curators capture her for a trip…
Morning at ABR
The frenetic urgency for eating on the part of the cubs has slowed a bit, although the cubs are still foraging and gaining weight. But, for example, on this recent…
The Three Yearlings
It’s almost time for the three yearlings, who are now 21 months old, to return to their wild homes. But it’s still nice to see them doing their thing in…
Cubs At Play
Bear cubs are much like toddlers or young children in their love of play. They play and play-fight throughout the day. Wrestling is a favorite activity. We have some wonderful…
Busy Bear Cubs
Each day brings something new in the enclosures. The cubs are free to plan their own days and nights, and that’s what they do. Now we have a series of…
Another Day at ABR
The days are shorter and much cooler, with night temperatures at or near freezing. Of course, this kind of weather suits our bears just fine – with their nice, warm,…
It Was A Rainy Day . . .
. . . so of course that meant that the cubs would climb trees! It may seem counter-intuitive to us humans, but that is where bears, especially young bears feel…