Sea World’s baby polar bear Mishka’s one of a kind
SEA World’s bouncing baby polar bear Mishka today celebrates her first birthday with the Gold Coast’s ‘coolest’ party. The cheerful 100kg creature has already received some very special gifts, including a cake only a polar bear could enjoy.
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SEA World’s baby polar bear has made a splash at her own birthday bash.
Mishka, born a year ago this week to mum Liya, celebrated her big day with a party including toys, treats and a special fish-flavoured birthday cake.
Mishka — meaning “little bear” in Russian and Inuit — might also need a new name as she now weighs more than 100kg and stands 1.5 metres tall. She could weigh almost 300kg fully grown.
Polar Bear Shores Supervisor Tacha Mulligan said the whole team was excited to celebrate the milestone.
“Mishka has become a favourite of Sea World guests and this is a great occasion for us to throw her a wonderful party where she can celebrate with her favourite toys and treats,” she said.
“She really enjoys diving and playing with toys in the pool which is great for Sea World guests who can get an up-close view through the underwater viewing area.”
The polar bears at Sea World are ambassadors for their species and play a vital role in raising awareness of the effects of global warming.
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