A nearby resident first spotted the cub wandering alone near Pilot Hill in El Dorado County, California, surviving in rough terrain with no sign of his mother. By the time rescuers reached him in December 2024, he was in far worse condition than anyone expected. A Discovery That Shook Even Experienced Rescuers The young male black bear was found severely dehydrated, … [Read more...] about Orphaned, Hairless and Afraid: How This Black Bear Cub Became Unrecognizable
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Young black bear with no fur found in dumpster – just look at her transformation 1 year later
When rescuers first found her, they weren't entirely sure the animal in front of them was a bear at all. Found Dumpster-Diving in Placer County On Christmas Eve 2017, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife rescued a young black bear cub while she was dumpster-diving in Placer County. She weighed only about 30 pounds, was completely hairless, and her pink skin was … [Read more...] about Young black bear with no fur found in dumpster – just look at her transformation 1 year later