Polar bears get to grips with each other at Kincraig wildlife park
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Several thousands people have already turned out to see how the Highland Wildlife Park’s two polar bears are getting on - and they have not been left disappointed.
New arrival Arktos and resident bear Walker have been grappling with each other much of the time they are together.
The ‘pawfect partners’ will hopefully soon share a five-acre bachelor pad full-time, complete with a pond big enough for two and enough space for morning runs and afternoon wrestles.
But for now their time together is being limited by park staff.
Arktos arrived from Hanover Zoo in Germany last Wednesday (April 4) as companion to Walker.
A year older than Walker and slightly larger, Arktos, who is four years old, seems to be having the upper hand in their sparring, which has proved to be a real hit with the visitors.
Mr Douglas Richardson, animal collection manager at the Highland Wildlife Park, said: "Walker is a great bear who is full of fun and character, and it seems that Arktos is exactly the same.
"It will be great to see the pair interact with each other and observe how their companionship develops over time.
"Introducing two 400 kilogrammes carnivores is, of course, a tad nerve-wracking, but so far it has all been rough play that would make a professional heavy-weight wrestler proud."
