It seems like they can’t wait to catch up where they left off before hibernation.
Last year we reported on the socialization of Riku and Jeta. They enjoyed every moment in their eternal home in BEAR SANCTUARY Belitsa. They actually had a great summer and fall together, but due to Riku’s energetic personality (he wanted to play all the time) and Jeta’s penchant for preparing for hibernation, our local team decided to separate them for the winter. After that, both bears had a peaceful winter and spent a good few months in hibernation.
However, as the mating season approached, at the beginning of spring the team decided to bring them back together and they have been together constantly ever since.
It’s an inspiration to all of us to see her so happy. And it is almost unimaginable to imagine the two as «two of the saddest bears in Europe» before their rescue in 2017.
Today they live in harmony with the bear Nastasja. When Jeta wants some quiet time, Riku tries to keep Nastasja busy.