We found this delightful vintage acting of Goldlilocks and the Three Bears, using real bears! And, to our surprise, they use Moon Bears. We JUST got a library book out called Bears! Bears! Bears! by Bob Barner. Since I just read it to Jack before his nap yesterday, we were so excited to match the bear species from the book. Jack described them as the bears with the white "bat" on their chest. I also think this Goldilocks is an adorable little actor!
ENJOY!
* Things we learned about MOON BEARS:
1. They have a white crescent moon shape on their chest.
2. They live all across Asia and even in Japan.
3. They make dens in caves but can also climb and sleep in trees.
4. Their playful communication is a clucking sound while they make a huffing sound to warn.
5. They eat bee hives, fruits, nuts, insects, vegetables.
6. These bears are being farmed for their bile due to its medicinal purposes used in Chinese medicine. One gall bladder sold for as much as $20,000 in Korea!!!
7. Because they have to insert a tube into the bears on the "farm," the bears are kept in cages so small the bears are not able to move around. Sanctuaries are working to free these bears.
Tree Party!!!
Our Craft:
1. The boys each drew a moon bear and cut them out (mostly).
*Drew's is on top. Jack's is on the bottom.
2. While they were doing this, I cut out a trunk from a brown paper bag and tree top out of green paper.
3. Jack was my gluer for today.
4. Then they placed their bears exactly where they wanted them on the tree.
5. Next thing, when they are ready for a bit more, will be to give their bear some food.
For more, you can check out this National Geographic VIDEO on orphaned moon cubs who are getting special protection from scientists in Russia.
Also, THIS is a great little compilation of games, info, questions and such just on the moon bears.
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