Vienna/Wien
Nora and Ranzo behave in a similar way
27.9.2018 by Evi from Tallinn Because Nora didn’t have a large pool in Tallinn, but only a small one – like a bath – she initially feared a bit of diving in a deep pool […]
Articles by Mervi Niemenmaa
MoniK's reports
Aleut und Gregor in September 2018
25.9.2018 von MoniK – 15-16. September 2018 Dieses Jahr konnten wir das erste Mal direkt von Nürnberg nach Warschau fliegen, was schon eine enorme Zeitersparnis ist. Nur 1 Stunde und 40 Minuten und dann so […]
Gisela's column
Hurra – es gibt wieder Eisbären im Rostocker Zoo
24.9.2018 von Gisela H Die Zeit ohne Eisbären in Rostock war wirklich lang. Aber am Freitag, den 21. September war es endlich soweit und das neue Polarium wurde feierlich seiner Bestimmung übergeben. Ich habe mich […]
Memories of Knut
A true fairy tale with no end …. TD im memoriam
22.9.2018 – English/Deutsch, by Mervi, Photos of Knut and TD by Gina, Translation by Bärgit This tribute to Thomas Dörflein – and Knut – was first published on the 22.9.2012. I thought it’s worth publishing […]
Anita's column
Der alte blaue Eimer / Mutter-Kind-Schwimmen
21.9.2018 von Anita – Quelle: UliS’ Forum Quintana ist nicht wie ein Menschenkind. Ihr Spielzeug muss weder neu noch teuer sein – im Gegenteil! Im Video zeigt Euch Quintana, was sie mit ihrem alten blauen […]
Tallinn
Aron loves his audience
14.9.2018 by Evi from Tallinn We like to look the polar bears in the zoo, but there’s no doubt – the bears also enjoy looking the zoo visitors. Our young polar bear boy Aron enjoys […]
Sisu in Ranua
Sisu met ‘another him’!
13.9.2018 – Photos by Marko Junttila, Ranua Wildlife Park Terve! Hello! Dear friends, it’s been a while since I wrote to you but now it’s time again! The Autumn is a lovely season here in […]
Ralph's reports
My visit in Aalborg – Close-ups and personal reflections
2.9.2018 by Ralph First thing in the morning will either find the family resting after a busy night or early morning session, but sometimes they are still playing in the lower pool. The large viewing […]
Vienna/Wien
Everything unusual interests Nora and Ranzo
30.8.2018 by Evi from Tallinn The polar bears area in the Vienna Zoo is partly bordered by cliffs. Into these rocks are also built the keepers’ rooms. Because the windows of these rooms are in […]
Ralph's reports
My August visit to Aalborg Zoo: Getting close to cubs
20.8.2018 by Ralph, Photos by Jeanette Johnsen I am grateful to Jeanette Johnsen for allowing Mervi and me to use her photographs here. They should not be re-published elsewhere without her permission. Like all Polar […]