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Polar bear Brodie returns to Highland Wildlife Park after time in Yorkshire
Overview
Brodie, a polar bear born at the Highland Wildlife Park in December 2021, has returned to the Scottish park after spending nearly a year at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park Resort during enclosure maintenance. He has returned alongside Luka, an older bear he bonded with during his stay.
Key points
- Polar bear Brodie was born at the Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore in December 2021.
- He spent almost a year at Doncaster's Yorkshire Wildlife Park Resort due to maintenance work on his enclosure.
- Brodie has returned to Scotland accompanied by Luka, a 14-year-old cousin he developed a close bond with.
- Keepers note that Luka's patient attitude balances Brodie's energetic and playful nature.
- The Highland Wildlife Park is also home to male polar bears Arktos and Walker.