Four black bear cubs at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire, England, were treated to a unique enrichment activity - a swan pedalo ride!

Heavy rains created a small lake in their enclosure, and park keepers decided to place a swan pedalo on the water. The bears, named Harvard, Maple, Colorado, and Aspen, were immediately curious about the new object and wasted no time climbing aboard.

This enrichment activity is designed to stimulate the bears' natural foraging behaviors and keep their minds and bodies active. While a swan boat might not be a typical element in a bear's habitat, it proved to be a big hit with these curious cubs!

A few weeks ago I posted that my greyhound Greta was in the hospital, and so many of you left such nice comments and well wishes - thank you! She's been back home for a couple weeks now and is doing great.

Here she is with her latest bandage (featuring a G💚 decoration because my vet's office is the best!):

Summary

Thai customs officials arrested six Indian nationals at Bangkok airport for trying to smuggle 87 animals, including an endangered red panda, snakes, parrots, and monitor lizards. The animals were hidden in their checked luggage and they were all headed to Mumbai. This incident highlights Thailand's role as a wildlife smuggling hub, with animals often destined for China and Vietnam, but increasingly India as well.

lucky relaxing by the window

this was after her very first bath :)

happy face :)