9.4.2023 – Photos by Arkadi Laptenko
A polar bear mama always knows how important it is to teach her cubs face all kinds of difficulties in their surroundings. No matter if she lives in the wild or in a zoo.
Even though Gerda’s babies are still very tiny and fragile she wants to teach them how to ‘master’ climbing the stairs in the enclosure.
Dear child, I know it’s very cosy to be close to each other but we must have some training today, too.
Mama, do your promise we will have a happy hour afterwards?
Of course, but first we must work a little.
Mama, do you mean these stairs?
You have managed to take the stairs downwards so now it’s time to climb upwards.
Follow me, look and learn!
Be careful! The stairs can be quite slippery!
Take it easy and focus!
Oh bear, I think I can manage …….. yippee, I made it! Come on, you can make it, too!
We are small but already quite skilful ‘mounteneers’ – don’t you agree?
Oh bear, did we really make it? I’m sure our fans are very impressed!
Dear children, I’m very proud of you!
As promised Gerda and her babies had a happy hour afterwards.
We have the best mama in the world! She knows everything!
Thank you for watching! See you again soon!
Dear Arkadi
The photos of the cubbies
are precious. How little
they are – but they will
grow fast ! 🙂
Greetings
Chris
Dear Arkadi
The images are simply enchanting.
Yes, for the little ones, the steps are still very high and also slippery.
But they made it. They masterfully took the steps 😀
On the steps I first notice how small and dainty the two climbers still are.
Thanks very much!!
Hugs,
Anita
💓 😍 💓 😘 💓 🥰
Dear Mervi it is great to be able to see Gerda teaching her cubs.
Dear Mervi!
These tiny mountaineers are just too cute.
Thank you for this sweet update!
I hope they grow up to be big strong bears and have a happy future and a long life.
Hugs
Anke
Dear Arkadi,
Thank you so much for sharing with us your gorgeous photo’s of the mountaineering cubbies with their mama Gerda.
How thrilling it must have been to see these little cuties in action.
Thank you for these wonderful pictures.Gerda is really the best teacher for the cubes, she makes a great job and the cubes learning very fast. I love to see this cute family.
Hugs,Erika
Thank you very much dear Mervi and Arkadi.
Best wishes to Gerda and her babies.