7.8.2026 – Photos by Sergej Iltjakov
Baby bear Umka in Novosibirsk is a very agile young man. He started the morning doing some stretching.
Dear visitors, did you see that?
Now it was time to wake up mama Gerda.
Mama, I want to check your teeth. Please, open your mouth!
Hmm, they seem to be OK. I notice you’ve washed your face, too ….
How about your boomsie? 🙂
Dear boy, now it’s my turn to check you’ve washed your face – and even behind ears!
Umka loves ‘bear back riding’ ….
… and Gerda doesn’t mind being a ‘horse’. 🙂
There are many kinds of hugs – here are some examples:
Umka started with a kiss on mama’s cheek.
We are so devoted to each other!
After a busy day it’s time to slow down very close to mama.
Sometimes Gerda and Umka like to be ‘upstairs downstairs bears’.
Thank you for watching! Because there are so many Lovely photos of Gerda and Umka there will be more before long.
Ich LIEBE dieses Bärchen!!! 😍💓 Die Mama genauso mit! 💓🥰
Liebe Mervi,
danke für diese entzückenden Fotos und die liebevollen Beschreibungen.
Kleine Eisbären sind einfach bezaubernd und unwiderstehlich süß und verschönern den Tag.
Liebe Grüße
Ja, die schönen Fotogrüße von Umka und seiner Mama sind jedesmal Balsam für die Seele und Mervi versteht es auf’s Beste, was die Bilder zeigen in wunderbare Worte zu fassen…🐻❄️🐻❄️💝👏🙂
Dear Sergej!
These are some very touching photos of Gerda and her little son Umka, which beautifully show just how close the two of them are. Like all little polar bears, Umka is a real heart-melter and as cute as you could possibly wish for.
Thank you for these super-cute photos!
Hugs
Anke