7.1.2026 – Photos by Sergej Iltjakov
While many polar bears are waiting for snow Belka, Strelka and papa Kai have been able to enjoy the white stuff for weeks now.
When I checked the weather forecast for Novosibirsk it looks like the snow is there to stay.
Dear Sis, may I have this dance?
Of course, but who’s going to lead?
Well, I think we can both be leading ladies. It will be more of a challenge then – don’t you agree? 🙂
We step to the right – we step to the left …
… and then we give each other a real bear hug!
We can call this dance ‘Bear hug jive’ 🙂
Mama Gerda was not out so maybe she has small surprises in the den. To be frank – I hope there are no surprises because it’s difficult to find homes for all polar bears these days.
Kai is happy about his snowy enclosure.
Playing and rolling in the snow can be quite exhausting though.
Yawn, yawn …
…. and yawn!
I think it’s time for a nap now!
It’s amazing how the big polar bear male can look like a little cubbie when he sleeps!
Sweet dreams, Kai!
Der Eisbärentanz bekommt die Note 1.0!
Dear Sergej and Mervi!
This warms my heart! What wonderful photos, beautifully capturing the ‘dance’ of the bear girls, and the captions are perfect. But Kai, rolling around happily in the snow, is also a joy to see. Thank you!
Hugs
Anke
😍💓💓💓👍
Belka und Strelka genießen den Schnee und tanzen vor Begeisterung über die weiße Pracht!❄🐻❄️🐻❄️❄😊
Auch Papa Kai lässt es sich im Schnee gut gehen und Mama Gerda ruht sich im Innenbereich hoffentlich nur aus…! ❄🐻❄️❄🐻❄️❄
Die Bärchen genießen das Winterwetter sichtlich.
Ein kleines Kämpfchen ist immer gut. 🙂