Black Bear cubs of 2019 update

Black Bear cubs #19-0492 and #19-0546 [Pink] are both growing quickly; they’re eating “mush bowls” three times a day and are gaining weight. At last weigh-in, #19-0492 weighed 4.20 kg and #19-0546 [Pink] was 3.11 kg.

The rehab staff noted that Pink cub intermittently has tremors, though they believe this is behavioral and due to nervousness; both cubs are not inclined to interact with the three staff caregivers. Last week, the staff noted some mild hair loss on cub #19-0492’s face; a diagnostic test for ringworm was performed, which was positive. Both cubs are being treated with a topical antifungal.

Several minor repairs have been made to the Large Mammal Isolation enclosure; next week, carpentry volunteers will fix the heavy-duty log “furniture” in both sides of the enclosure. After these repairs are made, the cubs will be moved to the Large Mammal Enclosure – which means they’ll be on cam by the end of next week. Stay tuned for more updates!