Grolar Bears?
In an article from National Geographic’s website,
‘DNA analysis has confirmed that a bear shot in the Canadian Arctic last month is a half-polar bear, half-grizzly hybrid. While the two bear species have interbred in zoos, this is the first evidence of a wild polar bear-grizzly offspring.
Polar bears and grizzlies require an extended mating ritual to reproduce, Stirling said. Both live by themselves in large, open habitats.
To prevent wasting their eggs, females ovulate only after spending several days with a male, Stirling explained. “Then they mate several times over several days.” ‘
Hey hey hey!
‘In other words, the mating between the polar bear and grizzly was more than a chance encounter. “That’s what makes it quite interesting,” he added.’
Premeditated interbreeding? Highly irregular. Maybe a little Brokeback Tundra going on here.
‘Stirling says the hybrid has no official name, though locals have taken to calling it a “pizzly” and a “grolar bear.” ‘