Dr. Martin explained that the eagle had recently become a mother and was struggling to nurture her newly hatched chicks. Eagles, like many other animals, sometimes face difficulties in keeping their young fed and safe. The mother eagle had likely seen the bear cub as a potential helper, a source of warmth and comfort for her young.
“What we’re witnessing here is something extremely rare,” Dr. Martin explained. “It seems that the eagle has bonded with the cub. Possibly, the cub’s calm and nurturing nature led the eagle to believe it could help care for her babies.”
The eagle had, in a sense, adopted the cub into her family, allowing it to play with the chicks. The cub, who was used to the comfort of a safe yard, now found itself in an entirely new environment—yet it seemed to be thriving there. The neighbors watched in awe as the cub snuggled up to the baby eagles, swatting playfully with its paws.