Cubs Make Nests!
We are sure that you think that nests are for birds, not bears. But, as you know, larger bears often make ground nests or daybeds during the warmer months of…
Twinkle, Tinsel, and Birds
As you probably know, the ABR curators throw food over the fences into the enclosures. Now, since Twinkle and Tinsel Bear are the only residents, in Enclosure #3, that’s where…
Two Cubs in the Snow
Tinsel and Twinkle Bear, the two cubs who are still sorting out their relationship, spent the night in one den. It was a very cold night! Were they snuggling together?…
Today With Twinkle and Tinsel
It’s very cold in Townsend and at ABR today – there was snow but not as much as expected. Snow turned to sleet and then to rain, but it’s still…
Tinsel and Twinkle
We have seen the “Twinkle and Tinsel Show,” during which the two cubs go from sharing a den to having nothing to do with each other. Today was more of…
Believe it or Not!
As we have seen, the two female cubs in Enclosure #3, Twinkle and Tinsel, have kept their distance from each other. It seemed that cubby friendship and bonding was not…
Release of Juggles Bear!
The fourth member of the Big Four was Juggles, the bear who was rescued with his head stuck in a jug. As you will recall as you watch the video,…
Release of Nugget Bear!
Another cub who was released on January 8, 2024 was Nugget Bear. She was part of the Big Four in Wild Enclosure #1. Nugget was released into the Great Smoky…
Tater Bear Released!
Next up in the release lineup was Tater, who had to be returned to Fentress County, TN. Here is the story of his history at ABR and his release on…
Doodlebug Bear Released!
On January 8, 2024 a beautiful, crisp, sunny day, the “Big Four” cubs from Wild Enclosure #1 were worked up for their releases back to the wild. The first one…