Photo by Christopher Ives

Bramble

Species: Hokkaido Brown Bear
Born: 2001

Bramble and Ramble came to us in 2001. They were with a trainer associated with the Barnum & Bailey Circus. From the northern island of Japan, Hokkaido bears were preferred by circuses because of their dexterity, which enabled them to ride bikes and “dance” on command. When Bramble ambles into the current bear garden, he looks to the left and to the right—and then heads straight for the pool, takes a flying leap through the air, and makes a huge splash as he belly flops onto the water’s surface.

Animal Fact

Also known as Yezo bears, Hokkaido bears are the largest land mammal in Japan and can only be found in Hokkaido nationwide. A male brown bear can weigh over 400 kilograms, much heavier than the Asiatic black bears. The diet of brown bears mainly consists of fruits and plants, but they also eat deer, salmon and trout.

Photos of Bramble

Stories About Bramble

Note: Many of our posts are collections of stories about multiple animals at Earthfire. The animal you’re looking for may not be shown in these post previews, but each post does contain a relevant story.

Bramble Bear Can Be a Bit of a Brat

Susan B. Eirich, PhD January 9, 2019

Bramble the grizzly bear can be a bit of a brat—except in this incident, it was also so cute. We hold many types of retreats here, from conservation to artistic to spiritual, in keeping with the belief that Life is not simple and we need all perspectives to help us

Bramble Bear Can Be a Bit of a Brat

Susan B. Eirich, PhD January 9, 2019

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