This 5-week-old cub was born at the Columbus Zoo in Powell on November 6 to a polar bear named Aurora.
The adorable baby was under her mother’s care in the den until staff decided to raise the cub themselves.
“Nearly a week after the cub’s birth, Aurora began to take breaks from caring for the cub. When these breaks continued and became more and more frequent, the Zoo’s Animal Care staff made the decision to remove the cub from the den and began to hand-rear the newborn,” said Jennifer Wilson from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium posted on their Facebook saying:
“At 5 weeks old, the polar bear cub is doing very well; she weighs a little over 4 pounds and measures 16 inches long!”
“Both eyes have started to open as of yesterday, but they are not fully open yet.”
“The care staff says the sound that she makes in the video is of contentment.”
“Her motor skills are improving each day and she has started trying to stand up on all fours, especially when she’s ready for her next meal!”
“She is on six feedings a day, every four hours. The team has been evaluating her daily needs and provides care 24/7.”
Watch this incredible video of this baby polar sleeping like an adorable puppy:
Being that there are only said to be about 20,000 polar bears left in the wild, having polar bears at zoos helps with conservation efforts and awareness.
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[Featured Image Credit: Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Facebook]