3.9.2019 by Ralph Morton
After seeing Noel in the large Arctic Ring, I went over to the small enclosure to see if anyone was there. At first all was quiet.
Then Lynn made her entrance. From her fur it was clear that she had already been in the water.
As on my previous visits I was impressed by the care which Lynn took to check that all was safe for her cub. Her powerful nose sniffed to make sure all was clear.
Lynn seemed content to go back in.
Lynn has been disciplined in feeding Imaq at set times, but the little one has still grown fast.
Even when she is with Lynn, Imaq is keeping her nose in the air to check out all the interesting smells.
The close bond between Lynn and Imaq is always there to see. Lynn watches as Imaq enjoys some lettuce in the water.
It not long before Lynn decides that it is time to continue with the playfighting lessons.
Of course Lynn also uses the lesson to teach Imaq that anyone, even Mum, might steal her food if she does not eat it quickly.
Imaq is not sure that she likes this particular lesson!
Of course there are always plenty of other things. Imaq wonders if Mum has seen this interesting bit of stick.
No, Mum seems to be concentrating on something else.
Imaq decides it is time to show Mum how much she has learnt about playfighting and launches a surprise attack on her neck!
Lynn seems impressed and takes time out to sniff and praise Imaq.
Imaq still has a lot of growing to do, but she is already very confident.
Even though Imaq has outgrown the mother and cub enclosure, the Zoo allow Noel some times in the Arctic Ring, so Lynn and Imaq are able to play in the old nursery.
This last shot shows a contented Imaq eating a slice of Lettuce. Knut was not that keen on Lettuce but this year’s generation of cubs seem to have a taste for it.
It was nearly lunchtime so I left the bears to check out the zoo shop and treat myself to a fish and chip lunch Danish style from “The Fish Project”. When I returned Lynn and Imaq were in the Arctic Ring. But that is for next time!
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