Few animals are as iconic as North America’s black bears – the real-life inspiration behind Winnie the Pooh. While they may appear funny and cute, these bears are powerful, intelligent, and adaptable predators, capable of thriving almost anywhere across the continent. We follow the lives of four little cubs, born tiny, blind, and helpless, as they grow and learn to fend for themselves.
In late spring, a black bear mother emerges from hibernation, in which she has performed a remarkable feat – giving birth and nursing her cubs without eating, drinking, or even going to the toilet. Now, ten times their 300g birth weight, they are getting restless and ready to escape their alpine retreat. Expert mountaineers, they learn to use their sharp, curved claws to climb trees and avoid predators, while mama bear keeps a close watch.
