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.”
Large snowball fight in Washington A snowstorm swept through Washington and its region on Monday, January 3, shutting down federal services and schools, stopping buses, and accentuating air traffic disruptions. Nevertheless, this allowed the inhabitants to have a giant snow fight.
Αλιγάτορας απολαμβάνει το ξύσιμο στην πλάτη Ένας αλμπίνος αλιγάτορας στον ζωολογικό κήπο Reptile Zoo στην Καλιφόρνια, απολαμβάνει ιδαίτερα το ξύσιμο στην πλάτη του με ένα βουρτσάκι.
A glacier slides on the road More than three meters of snow and ice tore off a glacier in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The ice wall gradually engulfed the road and the vehicles parked on it.
A giraffe removes a branch from the head of a gazelle At the Portland Zoo in Oregon, a giraffe spots a branch that is stuck on a gazelle's head. She then approaches slowly and withdraws the branch with its mouth to eat it.
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.