Even though Brown Bears were historically thought to be solitary, young bears (subadults) will join together and hang out with groups and will have particular friends that they enjoy playing with. These friendships can last for years, and these subadults show excitement when reconnecting after emerging from their dens and rediscovering each other each spring.
Also, sows (female bears) will often allow their cubs to play with other cubs, especially if they only have a single cub.
There are two adult sister bears (909 with her yearling cub and 910 with her “spring” cub) at Katmai National Park who joined together this year and were often seen playing together and sharing babysitting duties.
Also, sows (female bears) will often allow their cubs to play with other cubs, especially if they only have a single cub.
There are two adult sister bears (909 with her yearling cub and 910 with her “spring” cub) at Katmai National Park who joined together this year and were often seen playing together and sharing babysitting duties.
