Bears in Salzburg Zoo Surprised by Snow

The slightly lighter bear, Losa, was only surprised for a moment: "It was almost as if she wanted to say that this wasn't part of the deal," explained zoo director Sabine Grebner. Eventually, the bear took the snow very calmly and now makes a daily appearance in the outdoor area, primarily to enjoy her breakfast in the morning.

Bears at Salzburg Zoo in Winter Rest Since November

Quite different is bear Aragon, whose 32 years are already taking a toll on his bones. "After the winter rest that has lasted since November, understandably, his old joints are not quite cooperating yet. However, he is receiving medical care and supportive medication. The will is definitely there, and so is the appetite," said Grebner. According to the zoo, bears are individualists. Even in response to changing environmental conditions, brown bears can behave quite flexibly. The winter rest itself is already a flexible biological phenomenon, as it can essentially be described as a hibernation that is interrupted multiple times.

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