"This family drama was unfolding before our eyes," recalled Turner, "the male bear couldn't believe his luck at finding this female who was interested in him, but seemed kind of shy and confused.

Tourists view the 6-meter-tall mechanical polar bear "Beibei" in Bear Cave Street in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Dec 21. [Photo provided to China Daily] A 6-meter-tall mechanical polar bear ...