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Nov 30, 2022

National Zoo Welcomes Two Andean Bear Cubs

They are the first Andean bear cubs to be born at the zoo in eight years.

Oct 25, 2016

Cisco, An Andean Bear, Dies At The National Zoo

He was 23 years old.

Nov 13, 2014

Two Andean Bear Cubs Born At National Zoo

Mother Billie Jean gave birth to two cubs on November 10 and 11.

Feb 20, 2013

Photos: National Zoo Says ‘Difficult to Determine Sex’ of Andean Bear Cubs

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo released photos today of a pair of Andean bear cubs born last December.

Dec 18, 2012

Andean Bear Cam Watchers Get First Glimpse of Twin Cubs

Watchers of the National Zoo’s Andean Bear Cub Cam have caught fleeting glimpses of the two new bear cubs born to Billie Jean last week.

Dec 13, 2012

National Zoo’s Andean Bear Gives Birth to Twins

Billie Jean, the National Zoo’s Andean bear, gave birth to twins overnight.

Dec 07, 2012

National Zoo’s Andean Bear Is Pregnant With Twins

Guess what, ursine fans? An ultrasound examination conducted on Billie Jean, the National Zoo’s six-year-old Andean bear, revealed that she is pregnant with a couple of cubs.

Aug 07, 2012

20-Year-Old Andean Bear Euthanized at National Zoo After Battle With Cancer

Nikki, the National Zoo’s 20-year-old Andean bear, was euthanized yesterday after a losing battle with cancer.

 
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