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.
Seeing them so happy is an inspiration to all of us, and it’s almost impossible to imagine that before they were rescued, Riku and Jeta were «two of the saddest bears in Europe».
Today Riku and Jeta live together with the bear Nastasja. When Jeta needs some rest, Riku takes care of Nastasja.