tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841330690482031444.post4492015911521130925..comments2023-06-10T06:31:26.816-08:00Comments on Ladies of the House--AK: THE FORTRESS OF THE BEARGrandma Tillie's Bakeryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04347610921670487366noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841330690482031444.post-6794377055077461752008-01-05T09:41:00.000-09:002008-01-05T09:41:00.000-09:00Pam--this enclosure is not commercialized at all, ...Pam--this enclosure is not commercialized at all, in fact it's very primitive die to lack of funds and real close to their natural habitat. These will be big bears too when grown.<BR/><BR/>Gina--the cubs seemed real happy to me and the owners have hired a bear expert to oversee their operation and give advice. She told them they have the best habitat she has ever been to for bears in captivity.<BR/><BR/>Kate--I asked the same thing! No the bears are too young to hibernate. When they are small they need to much nourishment to hibernate, even if the mom does. They will still drink her milk while she is hibernating in the wild.<BR/><BR/>I can't imagine these bears in the heat--their coats are amazingly thick.<BR/><BR/>KrisGrandma Tillie's Bakeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04347610921670487366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841330690482031444.post-73168562099331047542008-01-04T23:01:00.000-09:002008-01-04T23:01:00.000-09:00What a great story and photo. Do those bears hibe...What a great story and photo. Do those bears hibernate in winter?<BR/><BR/>I have seen bears in Australian zoos and they always look too hot. It's wonderful to see one in its natural climate.<BR/><BR/>KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841330690482031444.post-13648631024405427332008-01-04T07:36:00.000-09:002008-01-04T07:36:00.000-09:00Hi Kris,Happy New Year!Wonderful posts! I have enj...Hi Kris,<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!<BR/><BR/>Wonderful posts! I have enjoyed them all!<BR/><BR/>Love this particular one about the 'pet' bear cubs. Although there are 2 viewpoints, both with pros and cons; I agree with yours; that the cubs were / are in major survival need of protection etc. As long as they are "happy", with lots of space and trees / tree bark to 'demolish' etc, great! I think it would be a cruel blow to ever 'release' them to the wild, even if they have not had much human interaction. They are used to their large 'safety net' / 'play pen'. And, as an exhibit, people can learn more about their habits etc.<BR/><BR/>Have not forgotten about sending you photos of the antlers and some of our Lady Head Vases. My son gave us a digital camera for Christmas; and now it is a matter of learning how to use it, plus deciphering the 'small print' re: directions! LOL!<BR/><BR/>Talk soon. Have a great day!<BR/><BR/>God Bless.<BR/>GinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3841330690482031444.post-10760636542528640832008-01-03T05:16:00.000-09:002008-01-03T05:16:00.000-09:00Wonder if they'd eat cabbage?! hahaahaVery cool st...Wonder if they'd eat cabbage?! hahaaha<BR/><BR/>Very cool story! Will let The Boy read this one for sure. We visited a place near Yellowstone that had Grizzy's in captivity, it was a little commercialized for my taste, but was interesting just the same to learn about the and see them so close. You know, I have been to probably half of the National Parks, all over this country, and of the maybe ten bears or so I have seen in the wild in my life, all of them have been right here in my home county. Go figure. I guess I should maybe stay home to see wildlife?! (We don't have BIG BEARS though!)<BR/>I liked reading this, thank you for posting it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com