March 1, 2019 was a Big Day at ABR. On that day we received two tiny, one-month-old bear cubs from Louisiana! Here is what happened.

Maria Davidson, biologist with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, had contacted ABR about two tiny cubs in need. The ground nest in which they were born was in danger of flooding, and the cubs needed care. Curator Coy flew down to LA to talk to Maria and meet the cubs.

The two cubs, a male and a female, were about 6 weeks old.

The cubs had been checked by a veterinarian in LA and they were found to be healthy. Maria had contacted TWRA to get permission for the cubs to come to TN for care.

They were much to small for a road trip, but fortunately an ABR supporter who flies his own plane volunteered to fly the cubs to us.

Curator Coy placed the two cubs in the pen and they soon went to sleep.

These little cubs are so tiny that they will require 24/7, round the clock care. Curators will be busy!

Our next post will be an update on #282 – Hartley Bear, the yearling from Kentucky.