a tear for Aurora
Seen here, Toronto Zoo's Aurora has given birth to 3 polar bear cubs - one female and two males. The cubs were born prematurely and Aurora has turned on them, killing one. She has been separated from the cubs, who are now in intensive care units - where veterinarians and Zookeepers are working around the clock to save them. This will not be easy to do - since it may well be the earliest births of polar bear cubs in captivity on record. I don't yet know which of the cubs has died, but will keep you posted.
A second cub injured by Aurora after its birth has now died. Zoo staff are determined to keep the third cub alive - one of the males.
a tear for Aurora
Seen here, Toronto Zoo's Aurora has given birth to 3 polar bear cubs - one female and two males. The cubs were born prematurely and Aurora has turned on them, killing one. She has been separated from the cubs, who are now in intensive care units - where veterinarians and Zookeepers are working around the clock to save them. This will not be easy to do - since it may well be the earliest births of polar bear cubs in captivity on record. I don't yet know which of the cubs has died, but will keep you posted.
A second cub injured by Aurora after its birth has now died. Zoo staff are determined to keep the third cub alive - one of the males.