Watch a Black Bear Give Birth Today
January 22nd, 2010 | by Andy Published in BWCAW, Wildlife
Giving birth to bear cubs isn’t easy. Now, I’ve never done it, but something in me knows it must be. I just know. Tougher still, is delivering cubs in front of the whole world.
Meet Lily the Black Bear. She’s become an internet sensation as an infrared den cam has captured her days and hours leading up to the birth; the first of its kind to be caught on video. Poor mama — such pressure, such loss of dignity. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LIVE FEED RIGHT NOW!!!
Good thing researcher Lynn Rogers has kept the precise location of Lily’s den undisclosed (it’s somewhere outside of Ely.) With news networks as far away as Britain covering the story, the media circus is only a virtual one. She’s due today, guys, give her some space.
I’ve scoured all the ‘birth story’ mom blogs out there and haven’t seen any birth announcements or squirmy TMI photos yet, so check back here for updates.
UPDATE: Congrats to Lily, who gave birth to one cub (boy? girl?) at 11:38am yesterday. Here’s the birth moment on video.