Workers at the Leningrad Zoo gave their polar bear a special summer present. Khaarchana received her very personal ice machine that makes snow during hot weather. The bear can play around fake snowdrifts even when temperatures reach thirty degrees outside. Her name means Snowflake when people translate it from the Yakut language. The zoo staff wanted to help northern animals stay comfortable during Petersburg summers.
The polar bear acted suspicious around the strange new machine during her first few days. She walked circles around the device and watched carefully as snow appeared from nowhere. Khaarchana studied every part of the mysterious equipment before deciding it was safe. Her curiosity finally beat her caution and she started playing with the artificial snow. The bear began rolling around and searching for hidden food treats that zookeepers placed inside the white powder.
The furry animal created herself a cold sleeping spot instead of resting under shade like before. Zoo workers explained that this goes beyond simple fun and games for their animals. They called it an important environmental program that makes life better for creatures from cold places. Khaarchana used to only cool off inside her water pool during summer heat waves. Her new Arctic corner gives the bear a complete cold weather experience right here at the zoo.
The polar bear actually has family connections to Petersburg that people might find interesting. Her father Lomonosov once lived at this same zoo before moving to Yakutsk. That northern city became the birthplace of little Snezhinka many years later.
The polar bear acted suspicious around the strange new machine during her first few days. She walked circles around the device and watched carefully as snow appeared from nowhere. Khaarchana studied every part of the mysterious equipment before deciding it was safe. Her curiosity finally beat her caution and she started playing with the artificial snow. The bear began rolling around and searching for hidden food treats that zookeepers placed inside the white powder.
The furry animal created herself a cold sleeping spot instead of resting under shade like before. Zoo workers explained that this goes beyond simple fun and games for their animals. They called it an important environmental program that makes life better for creatures from cold places. Khaarchana used to only cool off inside her water pool during summer heat waves. Her new Arctic corner gives the bear a complete cold weather experience right here at the zoo.
The polar bear actually has family connections to Petersburg that people might find interesting. Her father Lomonosov once lived at this same zoo before moving to Yakutsk. That northern city became the birthplace of little Snezhinka many years later.
