12.11.2023 by Ralph Morton
This sign certainly applies to Flocke. She is still living with her lively daughter, Tala.
I found them on Monday morning in the “exercise yard” of their den. Flocke is muddy with longer fur. “Tiny” Tala is as big as her mum.
Time to come out, with Flocke leading the way.
But Tala, eager as ever is the first to leave.
Flocke follows, looking back to check the door is still open.
Tala is way out in front, Flocke takes her time.
Project Polar 2 was originally intended to rescue an old Polar Bear from Mexico but is larger than most zoo enclosures.
The difference between Flocke and Tala owes much to Tala being Raspi’s daughter. These photos show Flocke focussed on eating while Tala ranges around the enclosure looking for something.
The sign is quite right, Flocke is a Super Mum!
Dear Ralph!
So good to ‘meet’ Flocke and Tala again! Flocke sure is a SUPER MAMA!
Thank you so much for this tribute to our beloved Queen Flocke!
Hugs from Mervi
Ja, Flocke beweist es vorbildlich, dass sie ihre Sache als Mutter sehr gut macht, obwohl sie eine “Handaufzucht” ist!!!🐻❄️👍👌👏
Dear Ralph!
There is no question that Flocke is a super mum. She has proven it impressively with all her children. It’s great that she still gets on so well with Tala and continues to live together harmoniously. It’s funny and interesting to note that Flocke puts more emphasis on eating, while Tala is full of the urge to explore the enclosure.
Thank you for your informative report and the vivid photos!
Hugs
Anke
Dear Ralph!
Thank you for the pictures of Flocke and Tala.
Hugs
Ludmila
Dankeschön für den schönen Bericht.
Grüße aus UK 🇬🇧
Interessante Fotostrecke.
Thank you Ralph, for the
entertaining report ! 🙂
Very often it is hard to tell polar bears apart when there are two together, but Flocke looks and acts so differently from her daughter. Flocke has always been a lovely fluffy round lady. Someday I want to come visit Tala, or Rasputina as she is often called). Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much dear Ralph.
Best wishes to Flocke and Tala.
Liebe Grüße aus dem Peak Wildlife Park von den kuschelnden Eisbären 🏴🐻❄️🐻❄️🐻❄️
Hello Jens!
Thank you for the greetings from PWP!
Thanks Jens for the greetings
Dear Ralph,
Thank you for your lovely report.
I would imagine that Flocke & Tala must now be starting to recognise you from your regular visits to the YWP.
Their relationship is so special and it amazes me that, on occasions, Flocke is still allowing Tala to suckle.
Dear Ralph
It’s nice to watch mom and her daughter. Both look great.
Flocke is and remains a super mom.
Tala is and remains a super daughter.
It’s really great that the two bears ladies still get along.
Thank you, dear Ralph, for this nice and interesting Update.
Hugs,
Anita