Neva, a 520 pound polar bear who hails from Maryland, is now at home at Utah's Hogle Zoo, with the ultimate goal of having her mate with the zoo's resident male bear, Nikita.
SALT LAKE CITY Nikita, a 14-year-old male polar bear, made his debut at Utah s Hogle Zoo in Salt Lake City on Thursday.
The 14 year-old male polar bear, from North Carolina Zoo, has been getting acquainted with his animal care team and adjusting to his new surroundings.
According to zoo officials, Nikita weighs over 1,000 pounds and stands 10 1/2 feet tall on his hind legs twice the size of zoo s last pair of females. Nikita has been a very enjoyable addition to Rocky Shores, keeper Michelle Hanenburg said in a statement. He is very eager to train and work with keepers, and really enjoys the opportunity to learn and interact.