Hawthorn Mellody Zoo

In the past we have discussed the Polar bear/Grizzly bear hybrids that were at the National Zoo, and a photo was requested. I don't have any of the National Zoo's but above is a picture of a one month old Polar/Grizzly hybrid cub, one of a number that Hawthorn bred. Later a Hawthorn act, which was presented by Eloise Berchtold had a couple of the hybrid's in the act. I don't know if this cub is one of those animals or not. I saw the above mentioned Berchtold hybrids in 1976 a short time before Eloise was killed, and they were quite a striking, beautiful animal. Large and thick like a Grizzly, with a light yellow/palomino coloration.

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John Cuneo's birthday is coming up, and as long as I have known him, he always appreciates a few months "publicity/advance notice" to that fact. LOL Good bless him, a more unique individual you will never meet.