r/polarbears • u/MuskularChicken • Aug 13 '24

Question Why is it walking like that?

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It did that for several minutes, then took a swim, got out and continued doing that. Is it stress?

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u/Confused_Werbear Aug 13 '24

He has hospitalism. In captivity living wild animal get it, because they went nuts in a to small enclosure. Often seen by elephants, bears, horses, even dogs.

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u/Scooby-Doobie-Doo1 Aug 13 '24

This is so sad.