As promised, we are sharing photos of the remaining four bears after the death of little cub Clementine. Of course we don’t know how her death has affected the others. Bears do not share their feelings. They seem to be going on about their business as usual. Death is a part of life for wild animals, and indeed for all of us, and life goes on.
First we’ll check on the other two cubs. Willow Bear is resting on the platform, no doubt trying to keep cool in the shade.
Willow Bear on the platform.
She rolls over. It’s a lazy day.
Willow Bear is not using much energy.
It would be easy for us to anthropomorphize and say she’s sad and missing her pal, Clementine. However, we don’t know what she may be thinking. It’s quite possible that she is simply resting to stay comfortable in the heat.
Viola Bear was on the tire bridge.
The tire bridge has been a favorite place for the cubs.
Viola shifts position to rest more comfortably.
She turns over. Does the tire seem smaller than it used to?
She seems to have trouble getting comfy.
Another adjustment of position.
Viola is a contortionist!
In her enclosure, we see Magnolia Bear.
Magnolia strikes a pose. Ears are on alert.
Magnolia moves through the enclosure.
She cools off by sitting in her drinking tub. Silly bear!
Bumble B. Bear really likes his Cubby Pool.
Bumble spends a lot of time in his “swimmin’ hole.”
So there we have it – life is continuing as usual for our remaining bears. We humans must follow their lead.