Do you have a bear at home that you’d like to enter into our Bear of the Month competition?
As well as having their photo on the website, competition-winning bears will receive a signed certificate from Darwin and Rabbit. Most bears will be over the moon about this, but not all. For example, Pessabears don’t like compliments, so they probably don’t like certificates either!
Share Your Bear:
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August 2026 – Raffles
This is Raffles. We’ve never seen so many colours before on one bear so we felt she should be our Bear of the Month. Her name is appropriate too as she was actually WON in a raffle to raise money for the NHS. A multi-coloured, multi-talented bear and a worthy winner!
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July 2026 – L Bear
L Bear (short for Little Bear, but don’t you dare use that adjective!) is a very small bear with a rather large personality. His owners originally met him at the County Fair in Santa Cruz, California, after winning at the Ring Toss. He enjoys pie, sausages, and an occasional snuggle. He spends much time plotting against his nemesis, Mister Bunz, but sadly, is almost always outwitted. A worthy winner for July!
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June 2026 – Herne
We do love a knitted bear and Herne is the most colourful knitted bear we’ve seen so far. We especially love that he has a bow tie that matches his ears! Herne comes from Herne Bay in Kent and loves to sunbathe on the beach when he gets a chance. Congratulations Herne!
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May 2026 – Tim
Well done Tim. At 62 years young, he has been voted May’s Bear of the Month for his expressive face. He is a deep thinker as you can see from the picture. We have been told that despite losing his growl, a lot of his fur and half of one eye he still feels beautiful, especially when he is wearing his favourite dress. What a great attitude. Keep it up Tim!
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April 2026 – Winchester
Winchester is named after a great cathedral city! His special skill is smiling. In fact, you can tell him absolutely anything and he’ll always see the bright side. Just like an Optabear! Well done Winchester for winning April’s Bear of the Month with your wonderful smile.
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March 2026 – Olaf
Hooray for Olaf – a colourful knitted bear with a personality a mile high! As you can see, he is a very lively bear who loves to dance and sing. His beautiful violet colour is a reminder of the pretty flowers that come into bloom this time of year, so it is very appropriate he is our Bear of the Month for March.
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February 2026 – ‘Ercule
Ooh la la! February’s Bear of the Month caught our eye, for obvious reasons. His name should really be Valentine! but he’s actually called ‘Ercule – after the famous detective Hercule Poirot. He has actually never been to France but he is very keen to learn the language and loves to watch his namesake solving murders on TV.
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January 2026 – Chubby Checker
January’s Bear of the Month goes, very appropriately to Chubby Checker who managed to eat a whole chocolate snowman on his own over Christmas. He’s looking very pleased with himself as you can see. We love his chirpy personality and colourful bowtie and are very impressed with his chocolate-eating skills. A very good start to the year – well done Chubby!
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December 2025 – Friend Bear
December’s Bear of the Month is actually two bears! This is Friend Bear – and Friend! As you can see they have matching Christmas outfits on ready for the festive season. A great example of twin bears in twin outfits. These two spend so much time together they are even starting to look more alike! Thanks to Laura for sending them in!
