Cub sprawled on LilyWe’re not 100% sure, but we think Lily’s second cub is a female. Check the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVLx-na_nhY and see what you think. With the clear image this camera affords and the activity of the cubs, we should have confirmation soon. We’ll also be looking closely for differences in their faces so we can tell them apart from the front end as well.
Does Lily have a female cub?Today was a catch-up day—shoveling snow, catching up on emails, and paying bills. After a busy couple days getting Lily’s Den Cam back online, things have piled up.
Lily tends to her cubsWe received an excited email from a teacher who loves teaching the truth about black bears. She has been teaching various black bear concepts to 30 preschoolers in recent weeks. After her 45-minute lesson today, the class refused to leave—they wanted more! She credits the Lily Den Cam and the recent video of Lily and the cubs for the kids’ excitement.
Both cubs sprawled on LilyThis teacher has attended a Black Bear Field Study course and worked with Sue to strain bear scat and analyze the contents. The kids were quite impressed with her pictures of the process. Igniting students’ interest in learning about the natural world is what the Educational Outreach Program is all about. We thank you all for helping to make this possible.
Thank you for all you do.
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center