Polar bear cub born | Highland Wildlife Park

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has today announced the birth of a tiny polar bear cub at Highland Wildlife Park, near Aviemore. Staff at the wildlife conservation charity were delighted when they first heard the distinct high-pitched cub sounds coming from the den earlier this week but say the coming months are crucial. CCTV footage captured in the den shows mum and cub enjoying a snooze. Vickie Larkin, carnivore team leader at Highland Wildlife Park said, “This is a tremendous occasion which is a testament to our team’s hard-work. “While we are excited about the new arrival, we are not celebrating quite yet as the first few weeks of a polar bear’s life is critical, with potential immune system complications and mum’s need for privacy during this time our top priority. “Like all the animals in our care, our polar bears play an important role in attracting and engaging thousands of visitors each year so they can learn about the threats animals face in the wild and the action they can