Two tiny mountain lion cubs are getting a second chance at life after a heartbreaking start. The siblings, estimated to be 6-10 weeks old, were orphaned when their mother was tragically hit by a car in California on November 9, 2023. 🚗💔
After locals spotted the cubs roaming solo over the weekend, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife swooped in for a backyard rescue! 🦸♂️🌿 The duo—both female—are now settling into their new temporary home at Oakland Zoo, where they’ll receive round-the-clock care.
Mountain lion cubs this young rely entirely on their moms for survival, so the zoo’s wildlife team is stepping up as foster parents. 🥛🍖 While their story began with loss, experts hope these fierce little survivors will eventually return to the wild. 🌲🐾
