2.6.2022 by Ralph Morton
Tuesday morning found me at Project Polar 2 watching the cubs enjoying the pool at the back of their large enclosure. Unfortunately my little phone was not able to record the fun so this story will be about Project Polar One.
Polar Bear viewing is often a relaxing pastime. Luka was stretching on one side of the path. Nobby and Sisu were on the other side. Hamish was out of sight.
Luka decided that grass was fresh enough for a tasty salad and was munching happily.
Sisu came over to wake Nobby up. This seemed to work.
A good mutual sniff and mouth taste is a well established ritual between Polars. Nobby stood up for a better sniff and Sisu followed.
The sniff became another tasting session which looked like a slow motion play fight.
Back on the ground for some more tasting and sniffing. Nobby and Sisu were really getting along well and enjoying being together.
Then Sisu decided it was time for another stand and sniff. This time some pushing and shoving was added.
But for much of the time it was just nice to stand together and chill.
Meanwhile Hamish was doing a lot of walking. He and Luka still play a bit too rough to be with other bears. Size matters in the Polar Bear world and both of Victor’s family are like him big and forceful.
The tunnels that connect the three enclosure with the dens are a good place to get a close up shot of the Polars. Not sure if this is Nobby.
Luka walking back to the dens shows his big purple tongue.
The den complex is designed to keep the bears separate if necessary but give them as much freedom to move around as possible. Luka on his way to the plunge pool behind the dens.
The pool is a big hit with bears. Luka was a happy Polar.
After a long day the Polars have plenty of places they can choose to sleep.. Nobby decided that the tunnel suited him just fine.
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