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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Vets Are Treating a Hairless, Orphaned Black Bear Cub Rescued in California
A fragile, nearly hairless black bear cub is fighting for its life after being rescued from the wilderness near El Dorado, California. According to Gold Country Wildlife Rescue, the cub was brought in on Wednesday, December 11, after a community member found it in poor condition. A Delicate State The cub arrived severely dehydrated, anemic, and underweight, with ear and … [Read more...] about Vets Are Treating a Hairless, Orphaned Black Bear Cub Rescued in California