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Waking Up from Winter Slumber: The Lazy Bear of Bolsherechensky Zoo
After a long winter nap, all the bears of Bolsherechensky Zoo in Omsk region are awake and about. But one bear, Gimli the Himalayan brown bear, is taking her time.
Gimli is a tradition-loving bear, always the first to enter a long winter sleep and the last to awaken. While other bear mates roam and play in the spring air, Gimli demonstrates a masterclass in relaxation. She lounges lazily on a hay pile near her cozy den, offering no signs of standing up except for when it's absolutely necessary.
Contrary to the belief that Gimli's slow start is due to her old age, experts claim she was a champion sleeper even in her younger years. This year, upon waking, Gimli decided to take some well-deserved breaks from bear duties and enjoy a bit of R&R.
At the zoo, they highlight that Gimli's reluctance to rise isn't just because of her age. She has always been an exceptional sleeper. Now, fresh from her nap, Gimli continues to take the time to relax and bask in the joys of spring.
Picture: An archive photo of bear Gimli, emerging from her slumber / Source: Anastasia Ruzaнова.
Gimli, the Omsk bear, rises for a well-deserved break
Alisa Boyarintseva
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- Gimli, the Himalayan brown bear from Bolsherechensky Zoo, is currently enjoying a leisurely break after waking up from her long winter slumber.
- Instead of immediately joining her bear mates in roaming and playing, the tradition-loving Gimli prefers to lounge lazily in the hay section near her den.
- Surprisingly, Gimli's slow start is not due to her old age, but her exceptional sleeping abilities, a trait that she exhibited even in her younger years.
- After taking a well-deserved break, Gimli continues to relax and bask in the joys of spring, making her an interesting contributor to the home-and-garden and pets section of our channel on Yandex Zen.
