Monrovia Bear Cubs Thriving in Southern California Wildlife Care
Cubs Orphaned After Mother’s Euthanization Progressing at Wildlife Center
Two orphaned bear cubs from Monrovia are showing signs of recovery at the Ramona Wildlife Center in San Diego County. Their mother, known to residents as "Blondie," was euthanized last month following two separate attacks that raised safety concerns in the community.
The young cubs were transferred to the wildlife facility after their mother was deemed a public threat. The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) reported that Blondie attacked two individuals; first, clawing an elderly man on his porch last summer, and later swiping at a woman walking her dog in March. These incidents resulted in the decision to humanely euthanize her.
At the Ramona Wildlife Center, the San Diego Humane Society is providing expert care while striving to maintain the cubs’ wild instincts. To minimize human interaction, wildlife specialists are feeding the cubs while disguised in bear fur and masks, along with using bear sprays to obscure their scents.
“The babies have made great progress—gaining weight, strength, and coordination,” the San Diego Humane Society shared in a recent post. “The cubs are exploring their outdoor enclosure, which includes low-to-the-ground climbing options to help build their confidence.”
The timeline for when the bear cubs will be ready for release back into the wild remains uncertain.
