Watch: Mother polar bear seen interacting with adopted cub

Published: 12/18/2025
Watch: Mother polar bear seen interacting with adopted cub
A polar bear in northern Canada has adopted a cub not biologically her own, a rare occurrence observed by scientists. The mother bear emerged from her den with one cub, then unexpectedly appeared with two cubs later on. Researchers are now working to identify the biological mother of the adopted cub through genetic samples as they study this unique situation.