Thanks for the updates Frank and especially for the photos of Jack and Angel 

Wow, stunning 

That's wonderful news, I'm so happy for you Mak!!   

Woohoo..I'm so glad they've finally visited the new nestbox    They are a very cautious pair that's for sure!

Thank you ladies for catching all the action  

Wonderful news    Happy Birthday Mak, all the best for your recovery and the year ahead 

A bit closer but no cigar!! They will go when ready. I think they know it's safe.

Yup I agree.  Being cautious is what keeps them alive.  At least we know they are still here so it's all good.

Someone is on the ledge now..near the box...but facing away.

Great catch, thanks for the heads up..I'm watching now too.  Good sign that they're nearby.  Maybe just making sure 'no hoomans' are around before the check the box out.

They're quite relaxed and preeningso that's encouraging.

Thanks for the update Donna, happy to hear she made it through the surgery okay  

Oh I like the new nestbox, it's covered so they have privacy.  I hope they will like it.

I have read that sometimes animals will kill their offspring when they feel threatened by predators, to keep the predators from getting them.  I know of one specific situation where an animal did it because she felt threatened by a perceived threat of humans in the area.  You can't help but speculate, since she was born in the wild and her own mother was killed by a hunter..likely in front of her - if somehow they dont' have that memory and that has had an affect on her behaviour.  I know they aren't human, but I somehow am hesitant to believe that 'all animals', regardless of how good humans intentions may be in a specific situation, are happy and thankful to be in captivity.  

The other scenario is perhaps she sensed they weren't healthy, I know animals will kill an offspring if it's weak and unable to survive.  I sure hope they don't attempt to breed her again either way.

A second cub has now died they're reporting.  They're getting alot of criticism up here for breeding the polar bears.  A WWF rep on the news tonight said they're not endangered yet so there is no real reason to breed them in zoos - save for profit as cubs draw crowds.  But as there is no release plan in place, they feel it's cruel to breed them in the zoos as they required alot of space compared to say a panda bear.  They mentioned that the mother here doesn't have a large enough enclosure and that might have contributed to her reaction to her cubs...

Good luck with your surgery Mak, will miss all your reports. Take care of yourself 

I'm still in shock at this news.  Our sweet Lani bear is a boy....still adore her errr him but I guess I won't be expecting a cubbie next year after all now.  It will be a few years before 'he' is a dad.

Just saw a feeding and 2 eyases now