POLAR BEAR ARC CHAPTER 29

                                    

                                          

For some polar animals, the arrival of the polar night is good news, offering more opportunities for hunting. However, for others, it is a time of danger, as they become the prey. Birds of prey like the Arctic owl, the gyrfalcon, and the vulture thrive in the dark due to their excellent night vision, while animals like the Arctic reindeer, which have limited night vision, become vulnerable to predators.
As for polar bears, who stand at the top of the Arctic food chain, the distinction between day and night doesn't seem to affect them much—unless you're talking about Alexander, the polar bear who, surprisingly, is afraid of the dark.
#ThePolarNightIsHereNoMoreOtisAndCuteAlexander#
On the polar enthusiasts' forum, people were both celebrating the arrival of the polar night and lamenting that they would no longer be able to track their favorite animals, particularly Otis and Alexander. Their popularity had skyrocketed, and they had garnered a devoted following. Fans across various platforms shared their stories and photos, drawing even more attention to these charming polar bears.
Over the summer, Otis and Alexander had become something of the poster bears for the Arctic, much to the delight of environmental advocates who were thrilled to see these bears capturing global attention. They hoped that Otis and Alexander would raise awareness about polar bears and the polar environment, encouraging more people to take small steps to help protect these precious creatures.
However, some advocates were concerned that the widespread affection for these well-fed, clean, and plump bears might give people the wrong impression—that life in the Arctic was easy for polar bears. After all, Alexander looked better fed and healthier than many pets, leading some to question if the bears were in captivity, further fueling misconceptions.
#CouldAlexanderGoOnADietCampaign?#
: I'm a university professor who regularly writes about the polar regions. Recently, I posted a couple of updates about Otis and Alexander, along with some cute pictures. People commented, saying these bears make the Arctic seem like a pretty decent place to live. I was speechless...
: I get it. I'm Norwegian, and people keep asking me on social media if these bears are in a sanctuary because they look so well-cared-for. They think our country must be really rich."
: Otis and Alexander are wild-born polar bears from Greenland!
: I knew this would be an issue. Alexander looks like he's living better than I am. Making him the face of Arctic awareness might give the wrong impression that polar bears have it easy out there. But who's to blame?
: The problem is that scraggly, emaciated polar bears just don't go viral. The ones who make waves are the adorable ones like Alexander, but pushing him into the spotlight can easily create a false narrative that the Arctic isn't so bad. So, whose fault is that?
: Otis's fault, maybe? But it's not really a fault. I wish every mother bear were half as good at raising cubs as Otis.
: Otis, the bear dad who makes all the mother bears ashamed.
: So, what's the consensus?
: There is none. If Alexander loses an ounce, Otis will probably take care of the problem himself.
: To get Alexander to slim down, you'd have to get past Otis first.
: Actually, Otis probably doesn't want Alexander to be out there 'working' at all. And I totally get it from a human perspective.
: Who would want their precious little one to be scrutinized by so many people every day?
Indeed, even the forum members recognized how closely Otis watched over Alexander, sometimes even hiding his favorite toy to coax him into eating, much like a parent hiding a toy to get their child to finish their meal—full of love.