Dancing Andean Bear Cubs

Dancing Andean Bear Cubs: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, May 2014

Happy wild Wednesday! Andean bear cubs Nicole and Curt (brother and sister) seemed to dance (they were probably play fighting) in their habitat on our last visit to the National Zoo. Andean bears are also called spectacled bears because of their unique facial markings.

Dancing Spectacled Bear Cubs: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, May 2014

On most visits they seem to be sleeping so it was nice to see them active.

Playing Andean Bear Cubs: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, May 2014

These are two miracle bears. They are rumored to have been conceived after their father died. You can read more about them here.

Andean Bear Cubs Dancing: Copyright © by Phyllis Wheeler, May 2014

If you live close enough to visit, you might want to visit soon because they may soon "go to another Zoo." Their mom already has a new mate, although the adult bears haven't been introduced yet. 

May God bless and keep you, dear friends!

What is your favorite kind of bear? 

Related posts:
Andean near cubs' birthday bash: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/01/andean-bear-cubs-birthday-bash.html
Little bear cubs playing and eating: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2013/08/andean-bear-cubs-playing-and-eating.html
Bear claw cleaning: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/02/bear-claw-cleaning.html
Lion and bear tongues: http://lovejoyandpeas.blogspot.com/2012/02/lion-and-bear-tongues.html