Wofford Bear Cub - Appalachian Bear Rescue

We posted about the arrival of Bear #332, Wofford Bear from South Carolina, who arrived on March 27th. The SC wildlife officers are trying to find a foster mom for him, but the window of opportunity is closing. Once a sow brings her cubs out of the den, there is no possibility of introducing a new cub into her family. However, they are trying. As of now, the 5.4 pound cub is residing in the ABR Cub Nursery, where he is doing well.

He takes his bear milk replacement formula and is fed every four hours, around the clock. He also likes to play with the toys that are provided for his enjoyment and comfort.

This closeup shows his cute little face and his eyes that are starting to change from the blue of a tiny cub to the brown of a “real bear.”

Here we can see the Cubby Stuff (aka toys) and his hiding place, the Cubby Cave, which he lies on top of rather than inside.

After his feeding, the curator cleans out his pen. (They have quite a bit of laundry to do).

Curator Janet with Wofford Bear. He is learning to stand up and moves around unsteadily.

The next morning, Coy is on duty. He has fed the cub and now stimulates him to eliminate waste, by using a warm wet wipe. A mother bear would lick the cub to accomplish the same thing.

Soon after his feeding, Wofford goes to sleep again.

We have no way of knowing how long Wofford Bear will stay with us at ABR, but we will enjoy him for as long as we can. So keep checking to see if he’s still here.