THREE LITTLE BEARS & MUMMY (1 OF 4 VIDEOS)

🐾 First Steps in the Wild: The Journey Begins for Three Little Bears

🎯 Objective of the Lesson:

Thislesson introduces learners to the early life of black bear cubs in the wild, focusing on their first experiences outside the den under their mother’s watchful care. Learners will gain insight into maternal behavior, cub development, survival strategies, and the role of instinct in early wildlife learning.

🧭 Who is this lesson For?

This lesson is for nature lovers, wildlife educators, documentary enthusiasts, conservationists, and anyone curious about the behavior and development of black bears. Perfect for all ages and skill levels, it’s especially engaging for those looking to deepen their understanding of animal family dynamics and forest ecosystems.

📚 Content lesson:

🌱 Welcome to the Smokies:
Meet a tolerant and devoted black bear mother and her three newborn cubs, just two weeks out of their den.

🌳 Exploring a New World:
Follow the cubs as they wobble through the springtime forest, limited to the safe zone around their den while they gain strength and coordination.

🐾 Instinctive Survival:
Discover how their mother chooses a rough-barked “safe tree” to place her cubs, teaching them to climb for safety — a vital skill in predator avoidance.

🥛 Nature’s Nourishment:
Learn how the mother’s diet of early-spring vegetation and insects enables her to produce rich, fatty milk that supports her cubs’ rapid growth.

👀 Signals and Defense:
Watch a moment of instinct and caution at 2:54, when the mother senses danger and a cub instinctively climbs the tree without hesitation.

📈 Vital Stats of the Cubs:

• Weight: ~3 kg

• Age: 2 weeks out of den

• Skills: Climbing > Running

• Diet: Mother’s milk only (at this stage)

🎥 Behind the Lens:
Shot in late April in the eastern Smoky Mountains, this documentary captures the raw and delicate moments of black bear motherhood.

🏁 Conclusion:

This lesson is a gentle yet powerful introduction to the world of black bears. Through the lens of one mother and her cubs, you’ll witness how instinct, care, and environment shape the earliest stages of life. A moving start to a four-part journey into the heart of the Smoky Mountains wilderness.