A Surprise Release!
We didn’t think any of our cubs, or even our yearling would be released back into the wild yet, but our latest arrival, Plum P. was released yesterday afternoon! If…
Look What We Can Do!
Today, we focus on Wild Enclosure #3, where the cubs are fearless in the treetops, wrestling in the firehose hammock, and finally, sleeping like the angels that they seem to…
Hyperphagia!
Yes, it’s that time of year when all bears eat almost constantly, to pack on the pounds necessary to sustain them through their hibernation, when they will not eat or…
What’s Happening, Cubs?
The cubs at ABR are busy with many activities. We have a few to share today. A cub in Enclosure#1 is playing detective. By standing on tiptoes, it’s possible to…
From Chaos to Slumber and Back
With twenty-seven cubs and a yearling, there’s always something going on at ABR! Here are some scenes that show what the little rascals are up to. Yearling Spruce has the…
A Happy Ending!
ABR got a very happy surprise about a former resident, Lucinda Bear. Lucinda, a female yearling, arrived at Appalachian Bear Rescue on May 24, 2016. She was about sixteen months…
Another Cub – #422!
This is a heartbreaking year, as we have welcomed so many little bears who were orphaned due to human negligence. Yesterday afternoon, TWRA Biologist Dan notified ABR about a female…
Video – Curator Tori and Facebook Live
As you know, ABR is now caring for twenty-six COYs (Cubs of the Year)and one nineteen-month-old yearling. In this video, Curator Tori takes us into each of the enclosures, so…
Bear #421 – A Yearling!
As you know, ABR is currently housing twenty-six, seven-month-old cubs. On August 28th, however, we received our first yearling of 2024! Found in the Tremont area of the Great Smoky…
Meadow Bear Gets Settled
The most recent arrival at ABR is #420 – Meadow Bear. She was rescued after her mother was hit by a vehicle and so severely injured that she had to…