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Dr. Livingston Bear and his brothers release sea turtles, or “honu” to the locals, back into the wild at Poipu Beach in Kaua’i.
Dr. Livingston Bear and his brothers release sea turtles, or “honu” to the locals, back into the wild at Poipu Beach in Kaua’i.
Releasing animals back into the wilderness can be difficult. After being nursed back to health, the turtles have become used to the comforts of captivity.
At sunset, sea turtles come ashore to sleep on the beach. The L. Bear Brothers (Dr. Livingston, Lindbergh, and Luis Alvarez) bring the turtles to reconnect with their wild brethren. What better time to bond than a sleepover party?
Having only known life in captivity, one turtle expresses serious doubts.
He hesitates by the travel backpack.
With some encouragement, he sets off across the sands.
Illuminated by the golden glow of the sunset scintillating on the calm ocean waves, the turtles creep towards their brethren.
The L. Bear Brothers look on proudly to see the fruits of their rehabilitation labors.
What’s this?
One turtle expresses hesitation, yet again. He turns to look back at the bears on the beach.
Dr. Livingston moves to assure the turtle.
The good doctor gives him words of encouragement.
However, the seed of doubt has been sown. The other turtle also turns around hesitantly.
The wild sea turtles slumber on. They are generally solitary creatures, coming together only to mate and nest.
What’s this?
The little turtles rebel!
They push over Dr. Livingston!
Lindbergh and Luis Avarez are shocked! It all happens so fast!
Never underestimate the capability of animals to go feral in the blink of an eye!
The wild sea turtles slumber on. They are indifferent to the unfolding drama.
The little turtles return quickly to the travel backpack.
Lindbergh and Luis Alvarez attempt to reason with the little turtles. The sandy beach and ocean is where the turtles belong.
Their coaxing fails. The turtles push them over.
The turtles seek the warm, dry, and clean comforts of the travel backpack.
One little turtle hurls indignant invectives at the bears.
The L. Bear Brothers try gently to persuade the turtles.
Their cajoling words are met with a rude gesture.
The little turtle dives back into the cozy comforts of the travel backpack.
The L. Bear Brothers have learned a valuable lesson in the difficulties of rehabilitation and releasing animals back into the wild.
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