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What’s new with Siku’s Family?

Things have been busy at the Scandinavian Wildlife Park, home to Siku, Ilka, the Twins, and even more happy polar bears. Biologist at SWP, Janne Tofte, is kind enough to send us updates on the new goings-on and future plans for these bears so that we can pass them on to the viewers. Here are

Spring is in the air for SWP polar bears

It’s time for another update on the Scandinavian Wildlife Park, home of Ilka, the twins, and Siku. Last time we checked in, Ilka had been separated from the twins as it was time for her cubs to be weaned and for her to get ready to mate again. We asked Janne Tofte, biologist at the

Scandinavian Wildlife Park: Polar Bear Update

There has been some excitement at the Scandinavian Wildlife Park (SWP) recently as Ilka and her twins are going through the weaning process and Ilka prepares to mate again. This process is important but is not without its hiccups, so we asked Frank Vigh-Larsen, the Director of the SWP, a few questions about how things

BREAKING NEWS:

The Puffin and Tern cams have returned! After a brief technical hiatus, the streams are now live on explore.org and are doing better than ever. Tune in to check on the puffin burrow and tern nests! http://explore.org/#!/live-cams/player/puffin-loafing-ledge-cam