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Re: Lily and Hope - The Black Bear and Cub
Anne-Marie1981 Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:48 pm
Update time:
Update July 30, 2010 – 7:30 PM CDTShare
Saturday at 02:42
An Office Day
Lily & Hope heading off - July 13, 2010
Today was mostly an office day, uploading data, taking care of paper work, and adding subtitles to a new Lily and Hope video for the Bear Center. The video shows events from the day of the separation on May 21 thru July 19.
The website where we view the research bear GPS locations is down today for scheduled maintenance, so we are in the dark about bear locations except to know that Lily and Hope are still together. How soon we have come to depend on those GPS readings!
The Lilypad Picnickers are approaching full force. The Bear Center had a wonderful day with the joyful picnickers and a surge of the general public due to a rainy day.
Thank you for all you do and your recent contributions.
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
And another gorgeous photo
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-David-Sheldrick-Wildlife-Trust/120805694888#!/photo.php?pid=6763082&op=1&view=all&subj=477487709477&aid=-1&auser=0&oid=477487709477&id=263755115498
Update July 30, 2010 – 7:30 PM CDTShare
Saturday at 02:42
An Office Day
Lily & Hope heading off - July 13, 2010
Today was mostly an office day, uploading data, taking care of paper work, and adding subtitles to a new Lily and Hope video for the Bear Center. The video shows events from the day of the separation on May 21 thru July 19.
The website where we view the research bear GPS locations is down today for scheduled maintenance, so we are in the dark about bear locations except to know that Lily and Hope are still together. How soon we have come to depend on those GPS readings!
The Lilypad Picnickers are approaching full force. The Bear Center had a wonderful day with the joyful picnickers and a surge of the general public due to a rainy day.
Thank you for all you do and your recent contributions.
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
And another gorgeous photo
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-David-Sheldrick-Wildlife-Trust/120805694888#!/photo.php?pid=6763082&op=1&view=all&subj=477487709477&aid=-1&auser=0&oid=477487709477&id=263755115498
Anne-Marie1981- Posts : 1089
Join date : 2010-05-17
Age : 43
Location : Northamptonshire
Re: Lily and Hope - The Black Bear and Cub
Anne-Marie1981 Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:49 pm
Update July 31, 2010 – 10:58 PM CDTShare
Sunday at 05:11
Sharing with Lilypad Picnickers
The Lilypad Picnic is a wonderful gathering of caring people. Today was a celebration of how a simple web cam brought so many people together to learn, become friends, and pass on the knowledge. It was a day of mutual appreciation for what we have all done for each other and for bears. There were mutual thank you’s, hugs, and sharing the joy with words and taking pictures together. There was food! We don’t know how many times Lynn signed his name and “It’s me, bear” on t-shirts, name tags, thank you cards (with a collage of Lily and Hope pictures), books, etc. We don’t know how many times Sue signed her name and “Thank you, bear” on the same. There was no lack of things for everyone to talk about—Lily, Hope, the fun of Facebook, what they learned, how it changed their view of bears, and what they are doing to help bears. It was gathering of people who had never seen each other but were immediately friends.
We didn’t get out to see Lily and Hope today but we did check their signals to confirm they are together.
Thank you for all you do. I know there were many who wanted to come and couldn’t for one reason or another.
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
Update August 1, 2010 – 5:21 PM CDTShare
Yesterday at 03:21
Highs and Lows
One ‘high’ we are beginning to take for granted is Lily and Hope. As usual now, they are together and doing fine. Other than checking on Lily and Hope, we scarcely got in the field today.
The big ‘high’ was the Lilypad Picnic and related festivities.
It was an emotional high to meet the people who have done so much to help. It was a weekend of sharing true mutual love. At the brunch today, we got a chance to express our thank you’s and our dreams for what can happen as you become an ever stronger force for bears. The topic that generated the most enthusiasm was the classroom curriculum project that is coming together. Everyone recognized that this could be the most effective effort for bears to emerge from the energy generated by Lily and Hope. Opening the minds of children, replacing misconceptions with facts, can benefit bears for generations to come. It can change attitudes like we never dreamed possible. Together, we are planting a seed that eventually will grow on its own.
The ‘low’ came last night when we tried to submit the Pepsi Grant online. We failed. At first the web site was closed for maintenance. At midnight EDT, a red button appeared saying to submit proposals. We did. The server timed out—probably everyone trying at once. The proposal disappeared. We scrambled to re-write it and try again. We couldn’t sign in. Shortly, words said that a thousand proposals had been submitted, and the opportunity was closed. We were trying for $50,000 to upgrade the web site for upcoming den cams, to facilitate the classroom project, to expand offerings for children and families at the North American Bear Center, and to create exhibits on Living With Bears and Endangered Asian Bears.
Thank you for all you do.
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
Sunday at 05:11
Sharing with Lilypad Picnickers
The Lilypad Picnic is a wonderful gathering of caring people. Today was a celebration of how a simple web cam brought so many people together to learn, become friends, and pass on the knowledge. It was a day of mutual appreciation for what we have all done for each other and for bears. There were mutual thank you’s, hugs, and sharing the joy with words and taking pictures together. There was food! We don’t know how many times Lynn signed his name and “It’s me, bear” on t-shirts, name tags, thank you cards (with a collage of Lily and Hope pictures), books, etc. We don’t know how many times Sue signed her name and “Thank you, bear” on the same. There was no lack of things for everyone to talk about—Lily, Hope, the fun of Facebook, what they learned, how it changed their view of bears, and what they are doing to help bears. It was gathering of people who had never seen each other but were immediately friends.
We didn’t get out to see Lily and Hope today but we did check their signals to confirm they are together.
Thank you for all you do. I know there were many who wanted to come and couldn’t for one reason or another.
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
Update August 1, 2010 – 5:21 PM CDTShare
Yesterday at 03:21
Highs and Lows
One ‘high’ we are beginning to take for granted is Lily and Hope. As usual now, they are together and doing fine. Other than checking on Lily and Hope, we scarcely got in the field today.
The big ‘high’ was the Lilypad Picnic and related festivities.
It was an emotional high to meet the people who have done so much to help. It was a weekend of sharing true mutual love. At the brunch today, we got a chance to express our thank you’s and our dreams for what can happen as you become an ever stronger force for bears. The topic that generated the most enthusiasm was the classroom curriculum project that is coming together. Everyone recognized that this could be the most effective effort for bears to emerge from the energy generated by Lily and Hope. Opening the minds of children, replacing misconceptions with facts, can benefit bears for generations to come. It can change attitudes like we never dreamed possible. Together, we are planting a seed that eventually will grow on its own.
The ‘low’ came last night when we tried to submit the Pepsi Grant online. We failed. At first the web site was closed for maintenance. At midnight EDT, a red button appeared saying to submit proposals. We did. The server timed out—probably everyone trying at once. The proposal disappeared. We scrambled to re-write it and try again. We couldn’t sign in. Shortly, words said that a thousand proposals had been submitted, and the opportunity was closed. We were trying for $50,000 to upgrade the web site for upcoming den cams, to facilitate the classroom project, to expand offerings for children and families at the North American Bear Center, and to create exhibits on Living With Bears and Endangered Asian Bears.
Thank you for all you do.
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
Anne-Marie1981- Posts : 1089
Join date : 2010-05-17
Age : 43
Location : Northamptonshire
Re: Lily and Hope - The Black Bear and Cub
Anne-Marie1981 Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:50 pm
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Lily the Black Bear's Notes
Update August 2, 2010 – 9:45 PM CDTShare
Today at 04:35
Got Milk?
Lily & Hope - August 2, 2010
Sue spent time with Lily and Hope today to further assess Lily’s milk supply. Lily nursed Hope twice within the 2 hours. Lily is still producing a limited amount of milk—but much less than when we observed them nursing 3 weeks ago shortly after they reunited.
Got milk? Yes!
We’re not sure why Lily’s milk production has dropped. However, it may be related to fluctuating hormone levels. The amount of milk Hope is getting isn’t enough to provide significant nutrition, but likely does provide important trace nutrients that she wouldn’t be getting otherwise. Hope is consuming plenty of solid foods and is doing very well, so we’re not concerned with this drop in Lily’s milk production.
Lily is allowing Hope to nurse frequently. She also is playing with Hope and providing protection and a sense of security. They seem well bonded and it’s a joy to watch them together. Hope seems much more relaxed and confident than 3 weeks ago.
We’ll try to get a short video from today’s visit with Lily and Hope posted for tomorrow.
We’re still reeling from the weekend’s festivities. This whole experience has been overwhelming—in a good way—and this past weekend was no exception. It was nice to begin to put faces to names and to feel the energy generated by the group. Lily and Hope have no clue the effect their bear lives have had on so many! Thank you again to those who worked so hard to pull the Lilypad Picnic together and those who attended and contributed to its success. Thank you as well to those who organized, and those who participated in, the online festivities!
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-David-Sheldrick-Wildlife-Trust/120805694888#!/photo.php?pid=6800586&op=1&view=all&subj=478840879477&aid=-1&auser=0&oid=478840879477&id=263755115498
Lily the Black Bear's Notes
Update August 2, 2010 – 9:45 PM CDTShare
Today at 04:35
Got Milk?
Lily & Hope - August 2, 2010
Sue spent time with Lily and Hope today to further assess Lily’s milk supply. Lily nursed Hope twice within the 2 hours. Lily is still producing a limited amount of milk—but much less than when we observed them nursing 3 weeks ago shortly after they reunited.
Got milk? Yes!
We’re not sure why Lily’s milk production has dropped. However, it may be related to fluctuating hormone levels. The amount of milk Hope is getting isn’t enough to provide significant nutrition, but likely does provide important trace nutrients that she wouldn’t be getting otherwise. Hope is consuming plenty of solid foods and is doing very well, so we’re not concerned with this drop in Lily’s milk production.
Lily is allowing Hope to nurse frequently. She also is playing with Hope and providing protection and a sense of security. They seem well bonded and it’s a joy to watch them together. Hope seems much more relaxed and confident than 3 weeks ago.
We’ll try to get a short video from today’s visit with Lily and Hope posted for tomorrow.
We’re still reeling from the weekend’s festivities. This whole experience has been overwhelming—in a good way—and this past weekend was no exception. It was nice to begin to put faces to names and to feel the energy generated by the group. Lily and Hope have no clue the effect their bear lives have had on so many! Thank you again to those who worked so hard to pull the Lilypad Picnic together and those who attended and contributed to its success. Thank you as well to those who organized, and those who participated in, the online festivities!
—Lynn Rogers and Sue Mansfield, Biologists, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-David-Sheldrick-Wildlife-Trust/120805694888#!/photo.php?pid=6800586&op=1&view=all&subj=478840879477&aid=-1&auser=0&oid=478840879477&id=263755115498
Anne-Marie1981- Posts : 1089
Join date : 2010-05-17
Age : 43
Location : Northamptonshire
Re: Lily and Hope - The Black Bear and Cub
Anne-Marie1981 Tue Aug 03, 2010 3:54 pm
They have also put 3 new videos on You Tube. They are old clips but in a new format with subtitles!