It was colder than ever, and finally, the culvert den was used!We have been wanting the cubs to use the straw-filled dens, and, as you know, they have refused so far. But the temperature has reached the lowest yet (12 this morning, and “feels like” zero). However, we won’t get ahead of the story.
Scruffy and Rags started the night sleeping on the platform, and not even close together!
Rags climbed down to meet Phoenix, and they started to play.
Scruffy joined them and they all had fun.
Even in the cold, the Springy Tree still sprung!
In the morning Phoenix was seen emerging from the Culvert Dem, where he and Rags had spent the night! Smart Bears!
Scruffy went down to check it out. Maybe he will try it tonight.
The three cubs foraged, and entered the Acclimation Pen to eat. In preparation for their release, the curators have opened the gate so they get used to going in and out. You know the drill – when it is time for them to be released the gate will close, trapping them inside for safe capture.
Watch this space. It won’t be long now!