Bear Pedigree

Month 7

For the purpose of the bears 7 month gestation period human months 7-9 have been condensed into one period of time.

Taste buds develop. Fat layers are forming and bones are completely developed. The organs are now completely developed and the brain is developing. Baby rests.

Month 6

Immune system developing and the production of antibodies begins. Eyes open for short periods of time. Lungs develop and alveoli begin to function.

Month 5

Eyelashes begin to grow. Ears develop and hair continues to grow.

Month 4

Hair and teeth start to form. Intestines are developed. Possible to determine gender.

Month 3

The limbs can be seen moving, digits finish developing.

Month 2

The eyes, ears, mouth and bones are forming. The heart starts beating.

Month 1

During the first month of the gestation period, the heart, digestive system, back bone and spinal cord start to develop. 

Stages of a Human Fetus

To help you better understand the development of the bear fetus, we will be using diagrams and models of the development of a human fetus. Here is a diagram of the different stages of a human fetus.

Embryo Stages

The bear embryo development, though at a faster rate, is similar to the human embryo development.  To give an idea of the bear embyro's development each month, we will use human embryo diagrams.

YAY!

Our grizzly bear is pregnant! Follow our blog throughout the develpoment of our cub!