Sunflower Bear is Out
Our little one-eared bear cub, Sunflower, was released into Wild Enclosure #2 a few days ago. She took a deliberate and cautious approach to her new freedom. We have photos…
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Chicory’s Big Day
When Chicory Bear (#310) arrived from LA on June 12th, she weighed less than 10 pounds – a tiny little bear, without a doubt. She is one of those “small…
Two More Cubs!
It’s been a busy couple of days at ABR, and our cubby population has grown to 12 cubs-of-the-year, each one 5 months old! Cub #313, nicknamed Sassafras Bear, is a…
Bear #312 – R.I.P.
On Wednesday evening, June 23rd, ABR took custody of a severely injured bear cub from Alabama. The little bear had been hit by a car in Northern Alabama, and was…
All Doing Well
Checking out the cubs in Wild Enclosure #2 – we are amazed that we managed to get all five in one photo! Chicory and Sunflower are about to have a…
Bears and Rain
Bears, being wild animals, must take whatever weather comes their way, and they usually don’t complain. When it rains, cubs retreat to the trees, where they feel safe. Rain or…
It’s Cubby Birthday!
If you are a follower of ABR you probably know that every month on the 22nd we celebrate another Cubby Birthday. We designated January 22nd as the “official” birthday of…
And in Wild Enclosure #1. . .
After seeing the acrobatic skills of Firefly Bear in Enclosure #2, we thought we would check with the cubs in Enclosure #1. But first, a last look at the busy…
ABR Bear #311 Arrives!
On June 19th, ABR received another rescued cub-of-the-year. A little female, #311, nicknamed Sunflower Bear, was chased up a tree by dogs along with her mother and a sibling. Her…
Acrobatic Cubs
Bear cubs are truly skilled acrobats. They spend so much time in trees and are so comfortable and at home in them that they are almost arboreal. One little cub…