Dances with polar bears in Novosibirsk

27.12.2025 – 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.

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Dear Sis, may I have this dance?

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Of course, but who’s going to lead?

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Well, I think we can both be leading ladies. It will be more of a challenge then – don’t you agree? 🙂

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We step to the right – we step to the left …

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… and then we give each other a real bear hug!

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We can call this dance ‘Bear hug jive’ 🙂

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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.

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Playing and rolling in the snow can be quite exhausting though.

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Yawn, yawn …

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…. and yawn!

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I think it’s time for a nap now!

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It’s amazing how the big polar bear male can look like a Little cubbie when he sleeps!

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Sweet dreams, Kai!

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