4.3.2023 by Ralph Morton
Back in March I spent a few days at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park (YWP) near Doncaster. Flocke and her daughter Tala live a long way from the male Bears in an area called “Project Polar 2”.
The two bears spend a lot of time playing in the lake at the back of their enclosure but as you can see, one bear was lying close to the den.
Flocke is much rounder than her daughter and has longer fur. She was fast asleep.
I thought Tala might be more active. But another whiter shape confirmed that she was asleep.
Teenagers are famous for sleeping and Tala is no exception. She stretched out like a toy bear.
Flocke started to get interested in what was going on.
The male bears get right up to the doorways of the tunnel system and make their presence known.
Flocke and Tala are much more patient. Tala may be very active but she has also learnt to relax.
Flocke stands and is not quite so patient as her cub. Tala is now nearly the same size and is very slim compared with Flocke.
Not so many photos these days as the Bears are normally too far away for my phone but I hope you have enjoyed chilling with Flocke and Tala.
My final photo shows the entrance to allow vehicles to enter the first enclosure at Project Polar 1. The sign reminds the Rangers to know where the Bears are. Nobby is chilling as usual.
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