The humans and bears of Assiniboine Park Conservancy say goodbye to a beloved polar bear.
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Posted: Apr 08, 2021 3:06 PM ET | Last Updated: April 8
Animal care specialists say tearful goodbye to polar bear Blizzard and scatter his ashes on the tundra
Arctic Vets13 days ago
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Saying goodbye is the hardest part. Here’s how this beloved polar bear at Winnipeg s Assiniboine Park Conservancy was honoured after his death.2:25
One of the hardest things about caring for animals is the fact that, eventually, they pass on. And despite the efforts of the most dedicated caregivers and veterinarians, some conditions can t be healed.
âWe can learn a lot from a polar bear s poo.â
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Posted: Mar 24, 2021 6:45 PM ET | Last Updated: March 24
These polar bears really poop glitter â but it s all in the name of science
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Poop may be gross, but it can also be a rich source of health information. And for the staff at the Assiniboine Park Conservancy, itâs the latter that has them feeding their polar bears glitter.2:54
Poop can be a lot of things. It s waste. It s fertilizer. It s a bummer to step in. But it can also be a rich source of health information. And for the staff at the Assiniboine Park Conservancy, it s that last thing that has them feeding their polar bears glitter.
And you thought brushing your dog’s teeth was hard?
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Posted: Mar 10, 2021 1:11 PM ET | Last Updated: March 10
So you think brushing your dog’s teeth is hard? These polar bears happily open up to get their teeth cleaned
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Polar bear Kaska gets her teeth brushed, while Aurora seems to need a little more training to hold her own mouth open.2:08
Bear dental hygiene may sound like a veterinarian Mad Lib, but for the team at Winnipeg s Assiniboine Park Conservancy, it s a crucial part of taking care of their rescued polar bears.
Kaska and Aurora were both orphaned as cubs, and would have died had they been left in the wild. They ve lived at the conservancy since they were both found in 2013.