Some Very Sad News
When when working with wildlife, unexpected things can happen, and sometimes those things are very sad. On the morning of July 12th all five of the bears in the care…
How Bears Keep Cool
It’s been very hot here in Tennessee, even in the mountains. What do our ABR cubs and yearlings do in the heat? Here is another delightful video that answers the…
Getting Bigger
Just like their wild cousins, the ABR cubs and yearlings are in the midst of a growth spurt. It brings to mind the rapid growth of human teenagers. Seems like…
Cooling Off
Remembering that our cubs and yearlings are wearing permanent, black fur coats, it’s not too surprising that they enjoy their respective pools. Today’s post reflects that fact. The bears at…
Viola Bear and the Swingy Ball
If you saw the YouTube video we posted a couple of days ago, you saw Viola Bear taking a ride on the Swingy Ball in the enclosure. Here is a…
Yearlings at ABR
Today’s post will focus on the two yearlings – Magnolia and Bumble B. The cubs were mostly in the cooler undergrowth and hidden from view. First of all, Curator David…
Bears in the Heat
It has been very hot here lately. The ABR yearlings are staying in the shade, mostly up in their favorite trees. As bears eat nuts, they spit the shells out…
Acrobatic Viola Bear
Today we have a video that is simply adorable of our acrobatic little bear cub, Viola. You’re sure to smile and maybe chuckle as you watch her play with the…
ABR Bears in Summer
The weather has been hot, and our yearling bears are spending a lot of time in the treetops, to catch the breezes and be in the shade. As they climbed…
New Video of All the ABR Bears
This is a great video that shows all five of the ABR bears – both cubs and yearlings – doing what bears do. The cameras that were installed earlier this…