Holly and LuckyThis 12:44 video shows interactions we have never seen or heard of before—especially since Lucky is fixed and it is months before the mating season. It starts with Holly working on a foot pad. She stretches and perhaps licks condensation from the ceiling. She sits back into the corner. Lucky comes over and shows a new kind of interest. All their actions are gentle, although sometimes quick. Ears are not in the play position. Obviously high interest. At 3 years old, Holly is old enough to have cubs. From their actions, Holly is giving off some interesting odors that may be precursors to estrus. It’s all new to us. A writer is putting together the love story that developed between these two rescued bears. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9skJDJopGw
Patrick "Moe" McKibbage came up today and did 4 quick videos with Director Scott Edgett on the extreme makeover in progress at the Bear Center. Thank you Moe and Scott. Great job!
1. Entryway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5cX_eO7nVc
2. Camping With Bears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWJaijVhtHw
3. New Look Inside https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgLf5dcNBR0
4. Beautiful Pedestals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpiDtkpGVX8*
Thank you for all you do.
Lynn Rogers, Biologist, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center