Three lion cubs, whose mother was reportedly killed by a car, have been rescued and are now at the Oakland Zoo. The cubs, seen wandering Portola Valley, showed disoriented behavior due to being without their mother for two weeks. Despite efforts to locate the mother using trail and security cameras, no sightings occurred. The cubs were evaluated and treated at the zoo, where it was determined they cannot be re-released into the wild due to their need for extensive maternal care for survival skills. A partnership with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife will seek new homes for them.
As human development has significantly encroached upon natural habitats, mountain lions are increasingly forced into urban areas, leading to more frequent encounters with people and subsequent dangers.
Due to their isolation from a mother for two weeks, the cubs exhibited disoriented behavior, prompting wildlife workers to intervene and evaluate their health.
Wildlife workers relied on trail cameras and resident reports over two weeks to search for the mother, but no adult female was ever spotted looking for the cubs.
The cubs, named Fern, Thistle, and Spruce, after being rescued, received thorough medical examinations at the Oakland Zoo and are currently recovering.
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