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…
Bear #420!
In the middle of the aptly named “Jeep Invasion” in Eastern Tennessee, which resulted in huge crowds in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, and Townsend, a female bear was hit by a…
Cub Portraits
The cubs as photographed by two professional photographers.These photos are much more revealing of their special characteristics. Daisy Mae and (Bubbles?) touch noses in greeting. Daisy Mae and Jellybean. Daisy…
Facebook Live with Curator Tori
In the video today, Curator Tori takes us into each of the four Wild Enclosures, to see what the seven-month-old cubs are doing. As usual, it is fun to watch…