Woburn's black bear cubs take first steps out of den

Four American black bear cubs have been spotted emerging from their den at a safari park for the first time.

They were born at Woburn Safari Park in Bedfordshire in January but were hidden away in a secluded area with their mother until recently.

CCTV video showed their first steps into the outside world, where they have been learning to climb trees.

Carnivores keeper Chelsea said: "All four of the new arrivals seem to be thriving and they’re definitely full of energy. In time they will meet the rest of the bears and their father."

16 May 2022