A malnourished 2-month-old bear cub was rescued in California's Los Padres National Forest after being found alone and in poor health. Under the care of Ramona Wildlife Center, the cub is now gaining weight and becoming more active. Wildlife experts are using special techniques to prevent the cub from becoming too accustomed to humans, ensuring a better chance for its return to the wild at one year old. The unusual rescue highlights the importance of wildlife rehabilitation efforts.
He was extremely fragile when he arrived, but now he's active, eating well and gaining weight steadily.
After going several days without nutrition, it was touch-and-go at first.
The rescue was considered unusual as the 2-month-old bruin was the youngest bear the wildlife center had ever taken in.
San Diego Humane Society plans to rerelease the bear back into the wild when it hits the 1-year-old mark.
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