We are very sorry to inform you that the fragile little yearling, Tulip Bear, passed away during the night. You’ll recall that Curator Coy had taken her back to UTCVM again, and she was diagnosed as very sick with an infection. Despite the copious amounts of antibiotics administered at UT and at ABR, her fragile system couldn’t fight the infection and she was not eating, even with gentle prodding from the curators. Tulip succumbed, a sad occasion for all of us. At times like this, we must console ourselves with the knowledge that we did all we could for her and at least she died safe and warm, experiencing caring and love at the end of her short life.

RIP sweet Tulip Bear. You won many hearts during your very short stay at ABR and you will be missed.