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Sea World Gold Coast Polar Bears at Seaword

Discussion in 'Australia' started by Ara, 20 Jan 2012.

  1. Ara

    Ara Well-Known Member

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    My daughter took my grandsons to Seaworld yesterday to see Australia's only polar Bears.

    She was told that Seaworld now only have 2 males - no females.
    Is that right?

    ISIS was no help. It shows no Polars in the Australasian region at all.
     
  2. Chlidonias

    Chlidonias Moderator Staff Member 15+ year member

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    their website still says: "Sea World adopted two orphaned Polar bear cubs late 2004, Hudson and Nelson, who were found in the wilds of Canada and have been taken into care at the naturalistic and enriching Polar Bear Shores. Guests can visit the cute and playful bears along with their newest friend, Lia."
     
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    jay Well-Known Member 20+ year member

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    Seawoeld have four bears, a brother/sister and two brothers. They are hoping that the female will breed in the nest season as she has displayed interest in one of the brothers. What did your daughter think of the penguins Ara?
     
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  5. Ara

    Ara Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for that info.,people......

    jay; you asked what my daughter's impression of the penguins was; she thought that the enclosure was a bit restricted in size, but overall she was interested to see Kings and Gentoos for the first time. She was very intrigued by the sight of one of the Kings dozing in an upright position with its feet off the ground, supported by its shanks and tail.
     
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    Lutik (Lyutyik) has died at Alaska Zoo 13/10/2019 aged 19 years.

    Lutik was born at St. Petersburg Zoo 09/12/2000 and arrived at Sea World 20/11/2001; along with his twin sister, Lia.

    Lutik was sent to Alaska Zoo 15/08/2006; while Lia remained at Sea World and produced two surviving cubs in 2013 and 2017.
     
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