An unknown lactating female bear put in an appearance at the WRI last night. Mike could not identify her but thinks she is pretty young, maybe 3-4 years old. 
Unknown bear at WRI She had a small wound below her right eye that will most likely be a scar that will help identify her in the future.
Painted TurtlePainted turtles (chrysemys picta) are busy at the WRI digging nests to lay eggs. Several snapping turtles (chelydra serpentine) have also been seen. A gray fox (urocyon cinereoargenteus) was seen in the distance in the driveway.
Interns captured Tasha and Sharon engaging in a fun game of tug of war yesterday. https://youtu.be/deYpxSVOQYw. This fun play is all part of socializing and bonding with caregivers. More progress with her today, she is letting caregivers scratch her head and back through the fence. 
Regal Ted Holly has visited Tasha several times today, each time trying to show her presence by bluff charging near the fence. Tasha is coping well; she simply moves to the other side of the den, she isn’t climbing the fence like she did earlier in the week.
Tomorrow, Lily’s Fundraising team will be hosting a Birthday Party for the bears on the NABC Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/NorthAmericanBearCenter. 
All proceeds will go towards bear food. Be sure to tune in on the PTZ cam starting at 6:15 PM CT tomorrow for a live broadcast.
Thank you for supporting the NABC and the WRI
NABC Staff