Grizzly Cub and Polar Bear Form Friendship at Detroit Zoo

An orphaned grizzly cub and an older polar bear have just become best friends at the Detroit Zoo. Grizzly cub Jebbie was found wandering alone in Alaska, unable to survive on his own. He was transported to the Detroit Zoo in July, where he met Laerke, a lonely polar bear cub who was also growing up without a mother bear. The two quickly became close companions, and the zoo says they do everything together, including 'running, chasing each other, wrestling, rolling around, and lots of typical bear play.'
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[@joelouis2616]

We Bare Bears live action, the only one missing is the Panda

[@RubLox_Live]

They fr need to add a panda here

[@eikotehgrowingmouse]

yea, if only pandas could stop living their lives like it's the 40 year old virgin. Maybe we could have this...lol

[@ED-ie3et]

THIS

[@luluw9699]

The baby will be panda

[@jeanclaudejunior]

True

[@magmaticgames]

It's funny seeing how much faster the Grizzly is on land whilst the Polar bear could swim laps around him 😅

[@UmarAli-tq8pl]

Polar bears are generally as fast or faster than grizzly bears even on land.

[@ShaggyRogers20]

Grizz: Where’s Panda? Ice Bear: Ice Bear Hasn’t Seen Him For 10 Days

[@ta3_unknownn3250]

Walking tanks lol

[@dellalyn9918]

The Polar cub definitely has the edge in the water...teaching the Grizzly cub how to play..."Here's what you do...dive, stand on your head for a couple of seconds and stick your foot out of the water, then...." lol so adorable...

[@Kingjulein24]

Grizz meets ice bear

[@MeganKoumori]

Omigosh it's Grizz and Ice Bear!!!

[@lanabrown2541]

cuties

[@RealMistyMeri]

We Bare Bears Live Action: Finding Panda 🐼😂

[@robfriedrich2822]

Ebony and ivory, live together in perfect harmony....

[@Milesco]

Ah, you beat me to it! I was just gonna say that! 🎵

[@navneetkishan8850]

Thats brown actually but gonna let you pass

[@you_tubeslonelyheartsclubband]

Side by side on my piano keybord, oh Lord, why dont we?

[@photoflo78]

I so needed this cuteness right now. This is so adorable 😍

[@yosoybeezel]

Please bring a panda cub to play with them. PLEEEASE!

[@Echo81Rumple83]

yes! and an emperor penguin, a sloth, a Galapagos tortoise, a brown llama, a mandrill -- we can have an entire cast of Polar Bear Cafe!!!

[@happyme9010]

I think they may eat a panda bear in real life! 😬

[@asaptherm]

Be realistic man they would tear the panda apart

[@devonsmith4731]

We bare bears

[@tonym9716]

That would create world peace!

[@buckbaumann773]

They're thinking to themselves "I'm glad this isn't Flint water!'

[@misskitty2710]

Grizzlies and polar bears are closely related; they can actually mate and produce offspring

[@yangsrealm2536]

Really? Why haven’t I ever heard of a polar grizzly then?

[@Squallball]

Please provide proof, I was just thinking how they could maybe produce a species of bear that could survive better than than thebpolars are currently in the north

[@misskitty2710]

@@Squallball I read it in a wonderful book called “BearAttacks: Their Causes and Prevention” by Stephen Herrero. He noted that polar bears are believed to have evolved from a common ancestor with the grizzly, because polars and grizzlies can mate and produce offspring, but grizzlies and black bears can’t.

[@goomba8170]

@@yangsrealm2536 You haven’t looked hard enough? They’re getting more and more common in the wild as polar bears move inland due to the melting ice.

[@redbyai8253]

​@@yangsrealm2536 Grolar Bears exist

[@AlwaysFearGod]

I want to see them grown up .

[@darklyclad]

The diversity of the Earth hangs by a thread but I’m so grateful to have witnessed it, the only thing that gave life meaning.

[@bianca-sg8zq]

These friend bears are beyond cute!!😍

[@idrissbuni1181]

Zoos are like a city where different people from all over live in

[@joaquin5666]

Does anyone else feel the urge to pet them, and hug them?

[@uc3698]

😅😅

[@Dyejob01]

Amazing what happens when all of your basic needs are met, hate and fear go away, and you can be friends with others...imagine ❤

[@briezzy365]

They interact in the wild

[@doves4christ4]

Good point and may you have a beautifully blessed day! 🦋🕊

[@elainegoolsby9902]

Being friends with others takes fear, sadness, and loneliness away. We can learn lessons from animals

[@tonyatkerson6151]

All my basic needs r met. But I still have hate and fear. Life is not only about joy

[@tonyatkerson6151]

@@elainegoolsby9902 except as humans we have to live in the real world were its not all rainbows and smiles

[@Tobey4430]

I've never seen a grizzly and polar bear together 😍😍😍 so precious to see them play together 🤭💞

[@skybear8747]

They're soo cuteee!! ❤️❤️🥰🥰 And fluffy!!

[@starzi.bfleezi]

If they added a panda, It could’ve been We Bare Bears

[@hoff54a]

Seeing as how they interbreed in the wild, it's not so amazing. But it is beautiful to watch. Thanks.

[@joet7136]

Their enclosure looks very nice and well kempt.

[@johnboettcher1962]

Ebony and ivory... Side by side on my piano keybo... *Thwack*

[@heyysimone]

I love when theyre in the water! Grizzly: ok can we get out now Polar: no. This is my hooooome

[@sbinti1152]

This made my day much better

[@wuzzycuzzy6656]

Thank goodness they have eachother to bond with. Looks like the start of a beautiful friendship 😍 ❤️ 💕

[@Solomon0424]

Adorable cubs

[@nk6122]

I love animal friendships between different species ❤

[@vahineshokolah2021]

Bouba, Bouba... 🐻

[@Anupamprime]

Panda:- See i have video of you both playing together without inviting me!!! Grizzly:- I TRIED but you were nowhere to be seen Polar bear:- You were On That Dating App

[@Ram-mo1qc]

Aww 🥰 baby solt bear and baby polar bear become friends 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@womenrule7869]

Aww that's so cute.

[@hondaaccord-hz4ry]

Grizz and ice bear?

[@pandopanda9145]

Brothers!!!! You're finally famous!

[@findingpurpose5823]

🐼 I see what you did there 🤣🤣

[@Choi-yh4cq]

Ice bear❄️/Grizzly 🐻

[@lauralee9827]

That baby polar is a swimming pool! Black Bear better keep him as a bud for protection ! : )

[@Jfrenchie1969]

Animals are truely amazing 👏😍

[@lanabrown2541]

true that

[@bjm260]

THESE 2 CUBS R SO PRECIOUS 💞❣️🌹 THEM BOTH.

[@mhavock]

It would be unbearable if they started bear hugging...

[@maurogomez1585]

So cute !

[@Dr_JSH]

So cute! How fun to join them playing (while they're still babies).

[@noble654]

So cute little teddy bears

[@YogsenForfoth]

Oh my god, this is so awesome!!! They are so playful with each other and I love it!! 😆

[@jaknap1]

Nice to see free and happy animals.

[@metalkl1622]

one day the polar bear will start making puns that the grizzly bear will retort to

[@muhammadsalman-ts3lv]

Cant wait to see both of em when gets old

[@Godkaiju11390]

I saw this picture on Google and they were so cute🥰🤗❤️😚☺️

[@ikoko8834]

🐻grizzly bear-like👍 🐻‍❄️polar bear-comment✍️

[@wgjung1]

One is a better climber the other is a better swimmer.

[@Tickky055]

They both are so cute, lone as they Are small like they are now.

[@ilisati]

They are going to be Big friends.

[@dilapidatedcastillo500]

🎶People let me tell ya 'about my best friend...🎵

[@misconceptions5613]

Absolutely adorable

[@elainegoolsby9902]

Thank you for, precious animal love!💗

[@Reii_4869]

ITSSS SOOOO CUTEEE I REALLYY LOVE THEM BOTHHH!!! AND THOSE PAWSSS ARE SOOO CUTEEE!!!

[@gracielasaenz9300]

The dive baby polar🐺 took his paws on bottom have little blk pads. baby Brown bear 🐻 is adorable both playing. ❤️❤️❤️✨ Know all is truly well.

[@AMINE_B6266]

The are very adorable and cute 🥰❤️🧸🐻‍❄️🐻🍯

[@bonochibear7895]

Ebony and ivory live together in perfect harmony 🎶🎼🎵 Why is that song not playing in the background Polar bear was showing up his bro in the water

[@Luton-Mick]

They didn't want the bears human counterparts chasing them for royalties 😂

[@bonochibear7895]

Lol!

[@iatoyotablarwitchofwestvir7742]

I love polar bear species.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Totally cute! 🙂❤

[@SpaceForceCommander]

Most baby animals play with each other, until they learn who are enemies or food.

[@SweetBearCub]

That's a roundabout way of saying that hate has to be taught.. and that it can be unlearned!

[@charliecane3621]

I can watch these 2 the whole day. They absolutely magnificent

[@theyeticlan6388]

Cute 🥰

[@blueskies382]

Dangerous friends 😆💃🙌 xxoo

[@Cocoboi7]

Imagine these both running straight at you.. ☠️

[@rochwind1448]

Just got to see them outside and playing! So cute!

[@leighlofgren7755]

so beautiful to see and having seen them in the wild, never thought this could be possible

[@robert-lz9qf]

Those little butterballs are eating good

[@jjsquire706]

When all else fails at least they've got each other. Hopefully they will remain together for the rest of their lives. The beautiful & innocent relationship between black and white starts right here. Humanity can learn something from this newly formed duo for sure if they can get along so can we.👍😁😎👌

[@tonyatkerson6151]

R u a child? As a race and I'm talking about the human race MOST people don't care about someone's skin color. There will always be outlier but its not the norm. Humans r FAR different than animals

[@jjsquire706]

@@tonyatkerson6151 My post is not for most people, it's a reality check for those who do believe it matters. Skin color has always mattered and that's the unfortunate part. I'm glad you're not most people congratulations sir.👌

[@webwoodland4194]

AMEN brother, amen🙏👍

[@loveyou-cq6zz]

So cute😘😙😚

[@ManishKumar-oy3ff]

🌹❤️very nice cubs

[@pokemonguy5588]

Grizz vs Ice bear

[@lalo9619]

That white bear trying build a wall to keep the brown bear out

[@bhumilesmana411]

Grizz:Where is pan-pan? Ice bear:ice bear have not seen panda anywhere not even in our cave

[@femalism1715]

That is beyond CUTE!!!

[@lloydaaronmenioria4447]

Can you feel the love tonight hahaha

[@Imperator244]

Best Animal Friends ❤

[@ggalaxy9065]

Cute cubbies, best buddies!

[@lollipopcorndog]

They’re like “We look so much alike! Except out furr. We must be related!”

[@MissingLink8319]

We just need a panda then they can stack

[@lorir4896]

Ahhh yesss, a loaf of bread is what we chiefly need.🌝

[@dianaleal5183]

Beautiful both of them so happy toghter❤🐻🐻‍❄️

[@ThatOneGuyFromSchool]

So cute

[@evadefemente3798]

So cute❤️❤️❤️

[@lanabrown2541]

so cute

[@lanabrown2541]

they are both Adorable

[@mr.e0311]

Now watch them mate and create a super bear!!! I call it bearzilla!!!!

[@CharlesStjohn]

So cool polar bears are definitely my favorite grizzlies are beautiful animals to

[@flurrycrew]

Pov ice bear and grizz

[@annisanurmulyasari9430]

Wow, is the zoo planing to mate these cubs when they reach maturity? Cause there are the hybrid Grolar and Pizzly after all.

[@iNVERTedplayer_]

These bears are beatiful

[@Jhulong]

Ice Bear

[@misconceptions5613]

They literally look full grown but miniature

[@MAGA-ov2hv]

A grizzlies head is a lot wider than a polar bear

[@Dr.Ian-Plect]

Only relatively, given that the average polar bear is much larger than the average grizzly, the polar bear skull is on average wider.

[@imsean1971]

Add a panda and my dream will come true

[@liesdamnliesandstatsweird1934]

Ebony & Ivory live together in perfect harmony.

[@Pace18692]

Their baby would be zebra bear 😂

[@ronbrigman2831]

Friends? Looked Ike grizzly claiming the seat!