Animal handlers in costumes persistently harass young bear cubs
Title: California Bear Cub Nurtured in Unconventional Method at San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center
Keywords: Bear cub, care center, wildlife rehabilitation, human interaction, California, San Diego Humane Society
Zoo keepers and wildlife rehabilitators at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center are adopting unconventional methods to raise a young black bear cub found abandoned in California's Los Padres National Forest. Caretakers are donning bear masks, fur coats, and camouflage outfits adorned with leaves to minimize human contact with the cub, which is crucial for its future release back into the wild.
The two-month-old bear cub, yet to be named, was discovered weak and underweight in the forest earlier this year. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife tried to reunite the cub with its mother, but the bear did not return that night. The cub was subsequently transferred to the care center in Ramona.
Caretakers are taking meticulous steps to ensure the cub does not develop a dependency on humans, a mechanism intended to help the cub adapt to life in its natural habitat. They feed the cub four times a day, just like a mother bear would, and engage in enrichment sessions that mimic maternal behaviors. These practices are vital as raising a bear cub requires special expertise and resources to ensure its survival instincts and behaviors are developed properly.
By adopting these precautions, the team increases the chances that the cub can successfully reintegrate into the wild without being reliant on or attracted to people. The San Diego Humane Society emphasized that the cub is thriving; it is active, eating well, and gaining weight steadily.
Sources: ntv.de, jpe/dpa
- California
- Wildlife
The San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center, which specializes in wildlife rehabilitation, is also home to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) promoting a lifestyle centered around home-and-garden items and pets. These businesses may find it intriguing to learn about the innovative methods used at the center to raise a young black bear cub, whose future will likely include a return to its natural habitat.
As the cub grows stronger and prepares for its eventual release, it might be comforting to know that in neighboring communities, there may be small enterprises offering products for a cozy home, well-cared-for pets, and a tranquil lifestyle that mirrors the bear's future life in the wild.
