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
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Beluga whales lifted out of defunct theme park to begin journey to new homes in US
A major wildlife relocation effort is underway in Canada as dozens of beluga whales are being transferred from the closed Marineland theme park in Niagara Falls, Ontario, to accredited marine facilities in the United States. The operation began on Monday with the first group of whales carefully lifted from their pools using specially designed transport slings attached to … [Read more...] about Beluga whales lifted out of defunct theme park to begin journey to new homes in US
Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Jackie, the well-known bald eagle from California's popular Big Bear nest cam, is recovering after being rescued by wildlife experts following an attack that left her unable to fly. The eagle was found grounded near Big Bear Lake on July 16 after reportedly being attacked several times by two juvenile bald eagles near Dana Point Park along the lake's north shore. Wildlife … [Read more...] about Beloved Big Bear Bald Eagle Jackie Recovering After Attack by Juvenile Eagles
Beloved Zoo Tiger Ginger Dies After Illness, Leaving Behind Four Cubs and a Heartbroken Community
For years, visitors to Shalom Wildlife Zoo looked forward to seeing Ginger, the majestic tiger whose calm presence and devoted nature made her one of the zoo's most beloved residents. This week, the zoo announced the heartbreaking news that Ginger had died after battling a respiratory illness, leaving behind four young cubs and thousands of saddened supporters. Ginger, often … [Read more...] about Beloved Zoo Tiger Ginger Dies After Illness, Leaving Behind Four Cubs and a Heartbroken Community
Tortoise Found Alive After Spending Nearly A Decade Trapped Beneath House Floor
A tortoise discovered beneath the floor of a family home in Brazil has returned to the wild after undergoing months of rehabilitation, in a survival story that has astonished wildlife experts and animal lovers alike. The red-footed tortoise, later named Donatello by rescuers, was found in February 2025 during renovation work at a house in the town of Itacajá, in Brazil's … [Read more...] about Tortoise Found Alive After Spending Nearly A Decade Trapped Beneath House Floor