After Bumble’s release, the only yearling still in our care is Magnolia, our Louisiana bear.  Today we are fortunate to have photos of her to share.  As you know, she is not easy to spot, since she often is either in underbrush or in a tree.  Thanks to some peanuts scattered for her, we get to see her in all her yearling splendor.

Magnolia Bear is a beautiful yearling.

She finds peanuts very much to her liking.

She is able to eat the nut and discard the shell. A neat trick!

The shell comes out through a gap in her teeth that all bears have.

Magnolia is healthy, chubby and has a fine coat.

Finished with the peanuts, she goes of to forage for other treats.

Magnolia won’t be returning to Louisiana until the weather here in Tennessee is a bit cooler.  It’s been too hot for her long trip home.