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Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
March 12, 2013 at 3:58 PM ·
The Andean bear cubs are approximately 11 weeks old, and now the only thing standing between them and their behind-the-scenes indoor enclosure is mom Billie Jean! Previously, when the cubs ventured forth into this area, mom always blocked their way or herded them back. Last Saturday was the first time Billie Jean actually allowed them to explore past the outer den and into the enclosure. In no time, both cubs were exercising their still-developing climbing skills! The cubs are now roughly the same age as Bernardo and Chaska were when Billie Jean first allowed them out of the den.
Billie Jean has been shifting into the adjoining den for keepers so they may clean the enclosure—a task she tolerates, but isn’t thrilled to accommodate. She’s consuming more food now, so this has become a necessity. Keepers don’t approach the den when the cubs are present, and try to clean as fast as they can. Hopefully, Billie Jean will become even more accustomed to this routine.
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Photo courtesy of Karen Abbott, Smithsonian's National Zoo.
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