Two bears make waves Two bears make waves as they leap in front of visitors in the pond of their enclosure at the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri.
Circus Bear Tricks Gone Wrong Occurred on October 6, 2017 / Syktyvkar, Russia Bear went out of control and rushed the man. At that moment both spectators in the hall and the trainer's assistants were frightened. But he was tamed with a stick, and the bear continued the performance.
Man Jumps Into Lion Enclosure This is the hair-raising moment an inebriated labourer miraculously survived jumping into the lion enclosure at an Indian zoo singing "Please come to me my darling". Mukesh Kumar, 35, a migrant labour working at a an underground metro construction site was on a visit to Nehru Zoo Park in Hyderabad in southern India with couple of his friends on Sunday evening. Having consumed alcohol before their visit, Mukesh inexplicably leapt into the moat surrounding the lions enclosure, located 12 feet beneath the viewing platform. His sudden jump and loud noise of the splash created havoc among the visitors.
Man and Grizzly Bear – Rewriting History More than a decade ago, Casey Anderson rescued a grizzly bear named Brutus and founded the Montana Grizzly Encounter in order to provide a natural home for other rescued grizzlies. On this Endangered Species Day, their unlikely friendship teaches us the importance of conservation and respect.
Polar Bears Play in Snow at the San Diego Zoo Polar Bear Plunge at the San Diego Zoo was transformed into a winter wonderland early this morning, as nearly 26 tons of glistening white snow blanketed the polar bear exhibit. The three bears—Kalluk, Tatqiq and Chinook—showed their excitement by frolicking in the snow. They rolled around in the fresh powder and wrestled with each other all morning long. Animal care staff also scattered yams, carrots, melons and beef femur bones throughout the exhibit as added enrichment, and watched as the bears pounced and dug for their prizes. This surprise snowy enrichment was made possible by donors who contributed to the animal care wish list on the San Diego Zoo website, sandiegozoo.org. Enrichment is very important for the bears, as it stimulates them, keeps them active and promotes natural behaviors. “This was a special day for the polar bears, and I could tell they really loved it,” said Susan Purtell, senior keeper, San Diego Zoo. “It was great seeing them roll around in the snow, showcasing their natural behaviors.”