ShareThisThese are photos of the two little bear cubs that we got in on Friday, May 29.
The cubs came from Duarte, CA (in L.A. County), at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains. They were with their mother when she was shot and killed. The shooter said that the mother bear had been walking through his yard and scared his wife, so he went to get his shotgun and killed her.
It took F&G two weeks to catch these little cubs. They were examined at the Wildlife Investigations Lab in Rancho Cordova on Thursday, May 28th, and LTWC we got the call Friday morning and went to pick them up.
On Friday evening, Dr. Willits examined the cubs, and we were able to take the photos below. Aside from several foxtails found in their ears, they both appear to be healthy. They both certainly have healthy appetites (as our webcam viewers have noted during mealtimes!).
Tom picks up the first bear cub. Both cubs were sedated before Dr. Willits examined them.
The second cub -- a fighter!
Dr. Willits examining the first cub.
Cheryl holding a healthy bear paw!
This photo shows the foxtails that Dr. Willits removed from the cubs' ears. Both of the cubs had inflammed ears thanks to these unwelcome little guests; they're going to be a lot more comfortable without them.
Just found out we had new "babies" to watch so this is my first look. Had to laugh at the one picture of Tom Looks like he's got his hands wrapped around the littles guys (girls) throat!!
Still miss my Lil Smokey but these will do for now LOL Take care all. And thanks LTWC for taking care of earths little creatures.
Posted by: Laura | June 04, 2009 at 07:49 AM
How adorable! Thanks Tom and Cheryl for sharing with us. It is such a shame to hear about MOM, but at least the 'kids' will be in good hands! By the looks of it, you are going to have your hands full - they are cute and QUICK (and pretty good sized too!)!!
Posted by: Vicki E - Tucson, AZ | June 03, 2009 at 12:02 PM
ah..great pictures of these two little girls!!
Posted by: Laurie P - Antioch | June 01, 2009 at 01:45 PM
oh wow,, these 2 girls are so very lucky to be in the care of Dr. Willits and all of you at LTWC.
Posted by: sharon from sacramento | June 01, 2009 at 06:36 AM
Tom certainly brave....shorts and short sleeve t-shirt. Them claws are sharp
The cubs certainly have made their new digs their home.
Posted by: bikeegirl | June 01, 2009 at 05:01 AM
Thanks for posting these pictures. Ouch my ears hurt! Poor things!
Posted by: Dee from Woodland, CA | June 01, 2009 at 02:54 AM