Two Release Videos!
As you know, the three “Big” yearlings were released back into the wild a few days ago. Today we will share the videos of their releases, with a look back…
Information about bears brought to ABR for care and rehabilitation, including release information
Bear #370 Arrives!
Bear #370 was rescued and brought to ABR by Ranger Greg, who had been trying to capture him for several days. As we can see, Sparky has the rumpled and…
ABR Bear #369!
Yet another malnourished yearling bear has been rescued by TWRA and brought to ABR for care! Last weekend (March 4-5) residents in a community in Townsend, where ABR is located,…
ABR Bear #368!
An emaciated yearling cub, weighing only 8 pounds, arrived at ABR late yesterday (February 25). He had been spotted at a convenience center in Newport, TN. He weighs less than…
Another Rescued Yearling – #367!
On Saturday, February 10, 2023, a very underweight yearling bear was rescued in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, near the popular Laurel Falls Trail. The yearling is a male,…
The Cubs of Wild Enclosure #1
On January 13, 2023 the four chonky cubs in Wild Enclosure #1 were given their second chance at a wild life when they were released back into the wild. We…
“T” Cubs and Myrtle Bear Released!
The cubs in Wild Enclosure #3 included Taco Bear, the triplet “T” cubs (Thyme, Truffle, and Thistle) and the latest addition, Myrtle Bear. This video tells their stories. We are…
Next Up – The Fight Club Girls!
The female cubs who were dubbed the “Fight Club”because of their daily bouts of fisticuffs and wrestling, had four members: the first three were a set of triplets, whose mother…
News Flash – Heather Bear Released!
Heather Bear, the only yearling in the Class of 2022, is back in the wild where she belongs. Heather arrived at ABR on August 3, 2022. She was covered in…
Another Set of Triplets!
It’s hard to believe, but ABR admitted another set of triplet cubs on December 6, 2022! Two Park Wildlife Rangers who are familiar to us, Ryan Williamson and Greg Grieco,…