Comments on: Luka’s thoughts in August

By: ralph

ralph — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:53:16 +0000

Dear Pat and Mervi
Luka is very special because he has had a female companion unlike the other males at YWP who have only known their mothers. He also spent most of his life on the easy to clean concrete at Wuppertal Zoo.
In an ideal world all animals would live free and with plenty of food and territory but only in Zoos are the ends of life care able to let them die with dignity. Few wildlife documentaries show what it is like to be an old or ill animal of any kind.

By: Mirjam Spurk

Mirjam Spurk — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:09:31 +0000

Ja,Luka hat wirklich das große Los gezogen und den bestmöglichen Platz bekommen. So leid es mir auch getan hat, dass Luka und Anori getrennt wurden, so sehr freut es mich heute für Luka, dass es ihm im YWP so gut geht und ich hoffe sehr, dass es noch lange so sein wird!!

By: AnkeB

AnkeB — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 21:26:13 +0000

Dear Pat and Mervi,
Thank you for the lovely photos of Luka. His thoughts may be something like this. When hormones are in control of male bears, it is best not to take any risks. Fortunately, this state does not last forever, and afterwards the boys can be friends again.
Luka has grown into a large and strong bear with a strong character. I hope he can be reunited with his friends soon.

Hugs
Anke

By: Britta-Gudrun

Britta-Gudrun — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 19:11:00 +0000

Hello Luka,

It’s great to hear that you and your friends are doing well.
And every now and then, it’s good to reflect on things. You’ve found a wonderful home in Jimmy’s Park, and once your hormones have calmed down a bit, you can chill out with your mates again. Until then, you’ll just have to put up with the unwanted company of the ravens and seagulls.

Pat, thank you very much for the great photos and best regards!

By: Ludmila

Ludmila — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:21:35 +0000

Dear Pat!
Thank you for the pictures of Luka. He is a huge bear now.
Hugs
Ludmila

By: Brigitte

Brigitte — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:17:07 +0000