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Polar Bears - California / San Diego Zoo
Kinderchick:
Ah, yes, I must introduce my new class of Kinderchicklets to Chinook, Kalluk and Tatqik! :D Thanks for reminding me of these guys, Elaine. I looked at them only infrequently, during our peregrine breeding season, which is as it should be. ;)
Elaine L:
With the end of one breeding season (the falcons), we can now turn to another breeding season (the polar bears). All indications are that Chinook is pregnant. She is showing all the usual signs and behavior, and the keepers at the San Diego Zoo are once again fervently hoping for the best. But, we went through this last year, so, understandably, everyone is very nervous. Chinook is no spring chicken, either, so this also comes into play. It would be so wonderful to have a baby here, something that is a long time coming!
Kinderchick:
--- Quote from: Elaine L on April 08, 2011, 15:28 ---The Zoo hasn't said anything lately, but I believe Kalluk is spending most of his time on the other side...
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Ah... thanks, I thought I was looking at Kalluk this past little while. I really have had some difficulty telling the bears apart. ::) Need to study them more, I guess. :-\
Elaine L:
The Zoo hasn't said anything lately, but I believe Kalluk is spending most of his time on the other side; I don't know if this is the Zoo's idea or his. Right now, it is his sister, Tatqik, who is front and center of the camera, she is the great carrot lover, you can see how much pleasure she gets out of eating those carrots. Chinook has a bigger stomach and a bigger caboose, and her eyes are more slanted. I expect that she is on the other side, as well, unless they have placed her in separate quarters in case of pregnancy. Tatqik is not quite as entertaining as the big guy, but she is fun to watch in the water as she thinks of all kinds of games to play on her own.
Kinderchick:
Every time I look lately, Kalluk is sleeping on that pile of hay under the "bridge"! ::)
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