Teddy Bear The Oldest Kodiak Bear is a photograph by Miroslava Jurcik which was uploaded on March 15th, 2016.
Teddy Bear The Oldest Kodiak Bear
Bethyl was 35 years old, which made her one of the oldest Kodiak Bears in the world. ... more
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Teddy Bear The Oldest Kodiak Bear
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Miroslava Jurcik
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Photograph
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Bethyl was 35 years old, which made her one of the oldest Kodiak Bears in the world.
Bethyl was born in Colorado Springs, 17 January 1977 and lived briefly at Adelaide Zoo prior to her arrival at Taronga with Cynthia in 1985. In her remarkably long life, Bethyl outlived her den-mates ‘Barney’ and sister, ‘Cynthia’. Researchers studying wild bears on Kodiak Island were astonished Bethyl had lived to such an age, and sent e-mails of congratulations to her keepers after hearing of her birthday in the media a few years ago.
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March 15th, 2016
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Comments (44)
Rainbow Artist Orlando L
Such a charming and adorable image of this senior teddy!! what an expression on her face!! brilliant capture!! L/F
Anand Swaroop Manchiraju
Wow!! Such a great close -up of a ,with great detail! Excellent capture. L/F
Lexa Harpell
Fabulous capture Miroslava - I so long to see one of these magnificent creatures in Alaska!! :) :)
Phyllis Kaltenbach
What a Grand old bear and a lovely portrait!. Her hair is turning white, just like mine. A wonderful capture Bethyl, Miroslava! V/F
Jerry Bokowski
I have always been in awe of the size and power of these incredible creatures, Miroslava. They are such great "fishermen" as well. I have seen some excellent documentaries of them in Alaska. Such a nice story about Bethyl as well Fav / like
Miroslava Jurcik
Thank you for all your views , wonderful comments and shares !! I really enjoy reading them ! And I never knew about Kodiac bear either until I learned it from the Zoo !
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