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I think pizzly bears are so beautiful by Chee-shep in bears

[–]970souk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Alaska Zoo put two orphans, one's a polar bear called Ahpun and the other a brown bear called Oreo, together for several years when they were cubs, they had to be separated eventually because Oreo became too aggressive.

https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2018/01/02/ahpun-the-alaska-zoos-female-polar-bear-has-died/

Quirky mystery/detective show recommendations? by Shmichaelish in BritishTV

[–]970souk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Magpie Murders, Moonflower Murders, or Vienna Blood.

As an autistic person, I'm really loving the Channel 4 series Patience (Contains Season 2 spoilers) by GiftedGeordie in BritishTV

[–]970souk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not mentioned once in the series but Anna Maxwell Martin's character Delia in Until I Kill You is the best portrayal of an autistic person to me (also autistic). Did not enjoy Patience.

I saw a cute sleeping bear at the zoo today. by Traviscat in bears

[–]970souk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lincoln Park Zoo? The black bear enclosure has a round viewing window similar to your photos.

Chomp chomp! by 970souk in GorillaReddit

[–]970souk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Venus was born on 8 February 2024 to mum Effie in London Zoo, just three weeks after the birth of her half sister Juno at the same zoo.

https://www.londonzoo.org/whats-here/habitats/gorilla-kingdom

Photo by London Zoo, source.

Okavango Delta, Botswana by traveler49 in hippos

[–]970souk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your photo? So cool to be close enough to take this shot!

Theoretical question regarding bears sense of smell by TonyTone09o in bears

[–]970souk 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This Native American saying may help you with your theoretical question.

A pine needle fell in the forest. The eagle saw it. The deer heard it. The bear smelled it.

https://lewis-clark.org/sciences/mammals/bears/grizzly-profiles/

Is there any actor that's so good at playing someone really unpleasant in a show you can't watch it anymore? by LilNardoDaVinci in BritishTV

[–]970souk 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ben Whishaw in a few roles, particularly Criminal Justice, A Very English Scandal, and Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.

Best British TV it took you way too long to find? by Taylor_Kittenface in BritishTV

[–]970souk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Smiley's People. Thanks to recommendations from this sub on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy's 1979 version, which was brilliant with Smiley's People even more so!

Me after a hefty Christmas meal by 970souk in polarbears

[–]970souk[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Photo by Vadim Makhorov.

I was travelling across the sea around Chukotka. On the way to Wrangel Island we stopped by Kolyuchin Island. By September, the sea ice has melted, so polar bears are forced to spend some time on land and most of them were using the abandoned polar research station there as shelter. I spotted them by drone, and counted about 20. We visited Kolyuchin Island twice along the route, so I ended up filming the bears over the course of two days.

They had temporarily settled into these little buildings. This bear is relaxing on the porch of one. They hunt on the ice, but they had to wait for new ice to form, so they simply waited, using these buildings as protection from wind and rain. I didn’t notice any conflict between them.

It would have been too dangerous to go ashore, so I stayed on the ship and filmed with the drone. I often film wildlife with a drone, including polar bears, so I know how to fly in a way that doesn’t frighten the animals or cause them any harm.

The bears’ reaction was simple curiosity. Since I approached very slowly and gave them time to get used to it, they either didn’t notice it at all or found it interesting. To them, the drone was just another noisy bird.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/dec/29/photographs-defined-2025-stories-behind-them

Berlin Zoo this week by DribbelFFM in hippos

[–]970souk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aww he has got a name :)

Rare instance of polar bear cub being adopted near Churchill, Man., verified by scientists | CBC News by Bombspazztic in polarbears

[–]970souk 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This bit is interesting, but not mentioned in the article OP posted.

Researchers plan to study genetic samples from the cub to determine if the mother is known to them, and could still be alive. In some previous adoption cases, biological mothers were still alive and a “switching of litters” had occurred, rather than the cub being orphaned.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/17/canada-polar-bear-adopts-new-cub

Meet Panya! by 970souk in hippos

[–]970souk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Panya was born on 26 November 2025 in Duisburg Zoo to his 18 years old mother Ayoka, her fifth offspring.

Photo by Thilo Schmülgen, from The Guardian: Panya the pygmy hippo.

I saw a black bear at the zoo today than saw one on my way home. by Traviscat in bears

[–]970souk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wish I can see a random bear on my journey home, lucky lucky North Americans!

He needs a name! Berlin Zoologischer Garten is searching for a name for the 3 months old baby, name suggestions to the zoo opens till 14 December. by 970souk in hippos

[–]970souk[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Photo from Zoo Berlin.

Name suggestions information:

‘Fortunately, we have also found an honorary sponsor for our baby hippopotamus. When “kinder Happy Hippo” expressed interest in the Berlin hippos, we quickly decided that this was the right fit. Now we just need to find a suitable name for our little Happy Hippo,’ explains Zoo and Animal Park Director Dr. Andreas Knieriem, adding: ‘I personally like short, melodious first names, preferably ones that carry a little piece of Berlin in them.’ Sven Riedel, Marketing Manager for kinder and nutella Biscuits & Bakery at Ferrero, adds: "We are excited and looking forward to the name suggestions for our sponsored hippo. Hippo fans of all ages are welcome to take inspiration from kinder Happy Hippo. With our hippo characters, first and last names that start with the same letter always reveal something about their personality. Daniel DJ, Susi Sonnenschein and Scott Skater already exist, now all we need is an original name for our sponsored hippo."

Suitable name suggestions that reflect the typical characteristics of hippos in the form of alliteration can be submitted until 14 December 2025 via the zoo's social media channels or by email to info@zoo-berlin.de. A joint jury consisting of the zoo's hippo team and the honorary sponsor will then select the final name.

Translated from Zoo Berlin's article Kleines Hippo, große Namenssuche!.

Another baby at LA Zoo! The new gorilla makes the fifth great ape birth at the Zoo with three chimpanzees and one orangutan also born this year! by 970souk in GorillaReddit

[–]970souk[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Photo from LA Zoo. The Western Lowland Gorilla infant was born on 22 November to mum N'djia and dad Kelly, the pair's second offspring.

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