Happy birthday to you, sweet Nordi and Shauna!

11.12.2020 – Photos by Anna Novikova and Arkadij Laptenko

The 11th of December 2018 was a very happy day in the Novosibirsk Zoo. Gerda and Kai became parents to two sweet cubs. They were given names Nordi (boy) and Shauna (girl).

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The visitors had to wait a while until Gerda presented her adorable twins …..

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…. but they were worth waiting! What cute fur balls!

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What a wonderful world outside the den …. although a bit scaring, too ….

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It’s best to stick together when we’re meeting new things.

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This stuff is very nice and it’s as white as our furs!

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Like all babies even Nordi and Shauna grew fast.

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Nordi is coaching Shauna when she’s doing her aerobics exercises.

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We are best friends!

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This is one of Mervi’s favourite photos. Aren’t we cute?

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Sleeping together makes the twins feel safe and secure.

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They feel even more safe and secure – and less hungry 🙂 ) at mama’s milkbar.

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Thanks to Anna, Arkadij and Oksana we’ve been able to follow this lovely family weekly during these two years.

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Gerda and her twins have brought so much pleasure and brightness to our lives. And we have certainly needed that especially during this corona year!

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Nordi in November 2020

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Shauna in November 2020

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, SWEETIES!

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