Sisu has invented new sporting disciplines

by | Aug 3, 2018 | Lead articles

3.8.2018 by Sisu, Photos by Marko Junttila, Ranua Wildlife Park

Terve! Hello! Dear friends, this time I want to present two new sporting disciplines for you. But before I do that I have some information about my future. The Finnish speakers will find the same information in the Ranua Zoo’s latest newsletter.

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I’m a 1½ year old teenager now. In the wild mama polar bears start weaning their cubs when they are about 2 years old. However, I’m allowed to stay with my mama maybe one more year. When mama says it’s time for me too leave the nest I can just ‘fly’ to the neighbouring enclosure where my papa used to live.

I know there are many polar bear cubs waiting for a new home. What luck there’s no hurry in my case so my zoo can consider all possibilities very thoroughly. If you’re wondering about mama’s new boyfriend I don’t know when and if there’s a new male coming. Maybe mama wants some time for herself after raising me ….

I hope I can stay in Europe – maybe in Germany? I also hope I could live together with a girl whose name begins with the letter ‘Q’! Oh well, a bear boy is allowed to have dreams …..

Now it’s time for me to show you my new toy!

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I must throw it into the water first.

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Have you ever seen shot put in the water before?

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Let me show you my brilliant technics. This is a two paw variant.

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I would like to see the big human athlets to put the shot backwards! I’m sure I would beat them anytime! 🙂

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I like the colour of my shot! I’m sure the lilac colour will give me extra energy, too!

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Juggling is good training!

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Catching it with two paws is very elegant ….

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…. but my one paw technics isn’t so bad either.

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I’ve been even practicing back stroke with the shot.

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This discipline is very relaxing!

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The Champion

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Now I’m going to enjoy the ice bomb my keepers have prepared for mama and me. We get our food frozen during the hot days. A very good idea don’t you agree?

Thank you for watching! I hope to be back soon with more news!

Your pal Sisu