March 16, 2010 - (Hope Alone 6th Time) Part 4 of 4 - Lily and Hope

Video editing and comments by Linda Gibson (a fan).

http://www.bear.org

Lily is a wild Black Bear who at 3 years old had her first cub on Friday, January 22, 2010.

On March 16th, Lily left the den to get more bedding. Hope was all alone in that great big den for over 40 minutes! This is part 4 of 4.

A viewing from February 3rd http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwV1EbvL18o showed the cub rolling on her back. Researchers studied that clip and felt 90% sure that it was a girl...until the cub proved them wrong, they said. :)

A viewing from February 20th http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhmZYfai0JA gave them even more confirmation that she is a she. Their update at Bear.org http://www.bear.org/website/visit-us/lily-updates/277-update-february-21-2010... explains how they determined this.

Female bears stay in the area for life, whereas males move away in 1 to 2 years. The researchers will be able to continue their studies on this little cub if their analysis is correct.

Cubs are born hairless and weigh only 1/2 to 1 lb at birth. This cub will stay with it's mother for about 17 months, hibernating with her next winter.

A long-term study of black bear ecology and behavior is being conducted by the Wildlife Research Institute http://www.bearstudy.org near Ely, Minnesota, less than 30 miles from the Canadian border.

On January 8th, a PixController video camera was installed in Lily's den by trusted researchers. The incredible show of trust by Lily is demonstrated in the cam installation video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCxTyHCvpfA At night, passive infrared light allows us to watch Lily 24/7 without disturbing her.

Thousands of people watch Lily as she labored and gave birth and the numbers grow as more people learn of this rare insight into the life of the amazing black bear.

Visit the Bear Center's website to watch the live cam feed. http://www.bear.org

Please, remember to donate at www.bear.org to help with this incredible research program.

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[1ster1]

Thank you so much Linda for continuing to post these videos. The vast majority of us would never get a chance to see anything like this in any other way!

Pity little Hope doesn't have litter mates to play with and help develop those muscles she still needs.

[richiesaw]

My Pc was pause due to buffing then baby Bear Bear also pause again then i feel upset then BB Bear. finally Bear Bear and me hate gravity together. could it be BB Bear need domestic helper from east Asia country. Thus why Bear Bear crying so louder.

[Shelley9090]

I wonder if Lily leaves her to give her a chance to develop her walking skills, which she probably can't do in that crowded den with Mama?

[angelboris26]

This was Great!!! I Watched It Live!!!

Little Hopes Lungs are fully Developed Thats For Sure!! Love It When She Looks In The Camera!!!! :)

[FlyingRyan46]

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