ZooBorns — Puma
Oakland Zoo Provides Home for Third Mountain Lion
Posted by Chris Eastland on
In just over one month, three orphaned Mountain Lion cubs have been rescued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and all have found sanctuary at Oakland Zoo.
The most recent, and youngest, arrived the night of December 23 in severe critical condition, more so than the first two cubs.
This third cub, estimated to be approximately 6-8 weeks of age, arrived near death, unable...
- Tags: Mountain Lion, Oakland Zoo, Puma
Oakland Zoo Cares for Mountain Lion Orphans
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
In cooperation with the California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Feline Conservation Center, Oakland Zoohas taken in two orphaned Mountain Lion cubs. The cubs were found separately in Orange County, two weeks apart from each other. Due to their ages and geographic proximity to each other when rescued, Oakland Zoo veterinarians will conduct DNA testing to determine if they are, in...
- Tags: Cougar, Mountain Lion, Oakland Zoo, Puma
Orphan Cougar Cubs Make Their Way to Toledo Zoo
Posted by Andrew Bleiman on
Three adorable, orphaned female Cougar cubs now reside at the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium, in Ohio.
The cubs were all born in Washington state. The state of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife reached out to the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) for help in finding the Cougar cubs new homes following the loss of their mothers. There is no information to post as to how the cubs became...
- Tags: Cougar, Puma, Toledo Zoo