The Controlled Burn
We have watched the lead-up to the controlled burn of Wild Enclosure #1. That included gathering flammable materials for the burn, and spreading those materials in the enclosure. Yesterday, the…
Preparing for the Controlled Burn
The preparation for burning the Wild Enclosures has begun. The first step was a trip to Home Depot to purchase bales of pine straw, They donated 25 bales, and thanks…
Dismantling at ABR
The work at ABR continues! If only there were cubs to do this work – they would love it! Curator Seth starts dismantling a Firehose Hammock. Curators Seth and Katrina…
ABR on TV News!
The Knoxville CBS station, WVLT, had a story of interest to ABR and our many supporters. Here is the link for you to see it for yourself. Click here: https://www.wvlt.tv/2025/01/29/tennessee-wildlife-agencys-relationship-with-appalachian-bear-rescue-mend/?fbclid=IwY2xjawILYOVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcJuQSgSNg-VDZ-24g5atDzORKPm4GBYdCFohxR9HRS6Tb1fz7cPAvAHvw_aem_UzQ1rCk_DTWWMBtTJ0Q0rg…
Working Hard!
On January 30, curators Katrina, Jamie, Seth and Greg completed the task of disassembling the platforms. All the platform planks were split into smaller pieces, to make kindling for the…
Curators Greg and Tori in FB Live
Today, Curators Greg and Tori discuss the work being done at ABR, as we have reported earlier. As they talk about the work on the platforms, and how they are…
The ABR “To Do” List
The list is long, and we have drawn it up with the help of a veterinarian from the Agricultural Extension at the University of Tennessee. Here is a rundown Dr.…
Curators at Work!
With the bears gone, we will be focusing on the work of the curators to prepare the facility for the class of 2025.Although we’ve seen what they do when cubs…
The Release Protocols
Today we have some very interesting information for you about how ABR does the work up for release back into the wild. Many followers are not aware of how carefully…
The Final Two
Yesterday we posted the video about Phoenix Bear and his successful release back to the wild. Scruffy and Rags were also released yesterday, but in a different location. So today…