The rambunctious Rainbow Triplets (Juniper, Indigo, and Lavender) were released back into the wild on January 12th, after almost six months at ABR. They were orphaned in August, at the age of 7 months, and were very healthy, but were too young to live on their own. The two males, Juniper and Indigo, were rescued quickly, but their sister Lavender evaded capture for a couple of days. Nicknamed for colors, they soon became the Rainbow Triplets.
We have lots of photos of the three bears, so we will present the “remember when” pictures in today’s post, and the workup for release pictures next time.
Pictures of the Rainbow Triplets when they first arrived at ABR.They were able to go into a Wild Enclosure of their own very soon. Juniper assumed his Meerkat pose as he left the Acclimation Pen.He showed his skill at tree climbing.He posed by a tree, ready to climb.He grew and became too large to soak in the drinking tub.Juniper’s brother Indigo was captured in this trap to be transported to ABR.Indigo was happy to enter the Wild Enclosure.He enjoyed the Cubby Pool and shook vigorously when he emerged from his swim.Indigo was a skilled tree-climber, just like his brother.The two boys loved to wrestle, whether on the ground or up on the Tire Bridge.As time passed, Indigo became a handsome young bear.The elusive triplet, Lavender before her rescue.In the Acclimation Pen, Lavender proved that she, too, was a healthy cub, skilled at climbing.Lavender was glad to join her brothers in the Wild Enclosure.They were an active and rowdy trio, and enjoyed their invented games.Lavender was a cub with a pretty and feminine face.They usually slept together on their resting platform.Lavender was growing. She is a bigger cub.They are big little bears now. It’s time for them to go home to the wild.
The Rainbow Triplets have had a good life at ABR. They thrived and have grown. In our next post we will review the events of January 12 and how they were prepared for their return to the wild.
