8.3.2023 – Photos by Sheila and Philip Baker
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. In this magazine we will dedicate this day to all polar bear ladies.
I think Flocke is a perfect representative for our white lady friends.
She was hand raised by the keepers in Nuremberg but she’s as ‘polar bearish’ as any other female polar bear. She gave birth to Hope and proved to be an excellent mother.
Later she and Raspi had THREE cubs and once again Flocke showed everybody what a wonderful caring mother she is.
Moving to another zoo/animal park can be an exhausting and even traumatic experience. When the family had to leave Antibes Flocke managed to take care of Indie, Yuma and Tala in a very good way and make them feel home in the Yorkshire wildlife Park.
A family meeting by the ‘sea side’
Walking
Tala is still living with her mother and she’s a real ‘power plant’ – just like her mother.
Tala aka Rasputina
Now that Indie and Yuma have moved to the big boys (Hamish, Luka, Nobby and Sisu) Flocke can have time for herself – especielly when Tala is a very independant polar bear girl who can entertain herself without company.
Of course, there are still many tender moments between Flocke and her daughter.
On behalf of the readers of this magazine I wish all women – both two legged and four legged – a happy International Women’s Day!
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