cubs

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The cubs, born on 9 April, have spent their first few weeks "tucked safely away" in a den with their mother Tipah.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Staff started out by wearing bear masks and animal furs, then crawling into the enclosure to spoon-feed the cubs formula.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

She is currently too large to safely play with Crimson; however, zoo staff may soon start “fenceline howdies” between the two cubs so they can get used to each other before they share an enclosure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A mother polar bear and her three cubs pause after a long journey along the Hudson Bay coast.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

These were too close together to let the cubs squeeze between them.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks