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February 15, 2026
SERBIA IN SHOCK AFTER WHAT BEAR DUNJA DID: Everyone watched her on Candlemas, and here's what she decided! Are we expecting a HELLISH FROST OR SUDDEN THAW?
Bear Dunja from the Belgrade Zoo predicted today on Candlemas, according to an old folk custom, how much longer winter will last. According to biologist Kristijan Ovari, Dunja, by not seeing her shadow and not getting scared, indicated that the end of winter is approaching.
TL;DR
- The bear Dunja from Belgrade Zoo predicted an early end to winter on Candlemas by not seeing her shadow.
- According to folk belief, if a bear sees its shadow and gets scared, winter will last longer; if it doesn't, spring is near.
- Biologist Kristijan Ovari stated Dunja's prediction accuracy is between 60-75%, higher than groundhogs.
- Dunja's sisters, Višnja and Jagoda, did not emerge from their dens.
- The Belgrade Zoo is celebrating its 90th anniversary and has plans for new animal houses, including one for lemurs.
- Recent arrivals at the zoo include a baby pelican and older animals like the alligator Muja.
- Dunja, Višnja, and Jagoda were transferred to Belgrade from a shelter in Hungary where they were housed in poor conditions.
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