A family in Washington County was surprised when their dog brought home a tiny bear cub. The baby animal, which weighed only 540 grams – was found dehydrated, and with no sign of it’s mother.
The bear cub was immediately transported to the: Virginia Wildlife Center. There, the rehabilitation team immediately placed it in an incubator and began the process of feeding it. “This has been a great example of teamwork in: providing for a wild animal,) said Amanda Nicholson, outreach director for the Wildlife Center.
Unexpectedly: a Washington County family dog brought home a baby bear
He was dehydrated – and only weighed 540 grams
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The cub was taken to the Wildlife Center
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The rehab team fed him constantly – and the little one regained some weight:
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The cub is no longer alone! Now he has a foster mother bear to keep him warm:
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They may be too young to play, but these new brothers are sure going to have a lot of fun
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