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Friendly Bear Sisters Have a Playful Romp of Roughhousing

Two adult polar bears with predominantly white coats and some brownish tones around their faces and paws, standing in an outdoor enclosure with grassy ground, a chain-link fence, and a blue wall or structure behind the fence. The season appears to be spring or summer based on the greenery and lighting.

Jenny and Amy are two bears of the Orphaned Wildlife Center. They love to play with each other. But their play is a bit rougher than one might expect.

Two adult bears with light brown and white coats in a grassy outdoor setting during daylight.

These two bears enjoy a rousing bit of play within their area. They approach each other with mouths open. They breathe heavily to show their excitement.

After seeming to nuzzle each other with their noses, they engage in a more physical form of play. The two bears spring up and start batting at each other. Their mouths are still open as they keep on swatting.

A large adult bear with light brown fur stands in a lush, green grassy outdoor area during spring or summer under natural daylight.

The playing seems similar to how cats and dogs will wrestle with one another. They get close with their nipping and nearly embrace with their lunging.

One might confuse these two for having a bitter feud attacking each other. But a pause in their skirmish when one gets their mouth on the other is reassurance that this is all good fun.

There are a few more pauses as the two bears lock jaws. Embraced with each other’s teeth, each bear tries to find a way to get the upper hand (or upper paw).

Two adult polar bears interacting in a zoo enclosure with grassy surroundings and a chain-link fence during daytime.

Watching these two bears fight is like watching a wrestling match where you’re allowed to use teeth. They find all sorts of moves, from wrapping their mouths around to getting their arms into a headlock.

Jenny and Amy make sure to take breaks as well. They catch their breath for a moment but still get close with their snouts. They continue giving little bites and nudges.

With their rest over, the playing continues and gets even cuter. The two bears roll around on the grass as they start tackling one another. This brings about some adorable moments of them on their backs.

The friendship between Jenny and Amy is strong. They show a lot of comfort with each other in how they play. It’s just as fun to watch as it is for the bears.