Abandoned Himalayan Black Bear Cubs Rescued in Himachal Pradesh
Two one-month-old male Himalayan black bear cubs were rescued after being found abandoned in an orchard in Sandhu village, near Matyana in the Theog subdivision of Himachal Pradesh. Local residents alerted the forest department, prompting field staff to retrieve the cubs. Despite a two-day search for their mother, she was not located, leading officials to classify the cubs as orphans requiring immediate intervention. They were transferred to the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) in Tutikandi, near Shimla, where they are receiving intensive care. Staff at the centre are providing round-the-clock supervision, including hand-feeding with milk and nutritional supplements, hygiene maintenance, and health monitoring. The RRC Tutikandi, operating under the Shimla Wildlife Division, plays a critical role in regional conservation, having rescued approximately 350 wild animals over the past three years. Rescued animals are typically rehabilitated for release into their natural habitats, though those deemed unfit for survival in the wild receive lifelong care at the facility. This incident highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities and wildlife experts to protect vulnerable species in the Himalayan region.
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Abandoned Himalayan Black Bear Cubs Rescued in Himachal Pradesh
Two one-month-old male Himalayan black bear cubs were rescued after being found abandoned in an orchard in Sandhu village, near Matyana in the Theog subdivision of Himachal Pradesh. Local residents alerted the forest department, prompting field staff to retrieve the cubs. Despite a two-day search for their mother, she was not located, leading officials to classify the cubs as orphans requiring immediate intervention. They were transferred to the Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre (RRC) in Tutikandi, near Shimla, where they are receiving intensive care. Staff at the centre are providing round-the-clock supervision, including hand-feeding with milk and nutritional supplements, hygiene maintenance, and health monitoring. The RRC Tutikandi, operating under the Shimla Wildlife Division, plays a critical role in regional conservation, having rescued approximately 350 wild animals over the past three years. Rescued animals are typically rehabilitated for release into their natural habitats, though those deemed unfit for survival in the wild receive lifelong care at the facility. This incident highlights ongoing efforts by local authorities and wildlife experts to protect vulnerable species in the Himalayan region.
The Indian Express