"We remain hopeful for the survival of these cubs as well as for the future of polar bears. "At this time both Anana and Aurora are attentively caring for their cubs but the sudden loss of one of Anana's cubs is a sad reminder of how fragile their lives are both in our care and in their native Arctic environment," said Carrie Pratt, Curator of North America and Polar Frontier at the Columbus Zoo. The Columbus Zoo is also dedicated to conserving polar bear populations in their native range. The cub, who zookeepers identified as a male two weeks ago. All of these cubs are now adult bears who live at other zoos throughout the country and will hopefully breed. COLUMBUS (WCMH) The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s new polar bear cub is only 10 weeks old, but is already working on his life skills. According to the zoo, it is her third time giving birth to twin cubs.īoth mothers are doing well and are nursing their cubs in their dens. The Columbus zoo in 2016 was the only zoo in North America to welcome polar bear cubs. The zoo is unsure on the reason for the loss of Anana's cub.Īurora gave birth on Nov. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed a few new arrivals after polar bear sisters Anana and Aurora gave birth to twins within a week of each other.įirst-time mother Anana gave birth on Nov. POWELL, Ohio (WCMH) A polar bear cub born nearly two years ago on Thanksgiving Day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will soon be moving to a new home. Polar Frontier is an experience that immerses guests into the heart. Sisters Anana and Aurora gave birth to twin cubs within a week of each other. Scope included rockwork fabrication for the Polar Bear, Brown Bear and Artic Fox exhibits.
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