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Showing posts with label bear cubs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bear cubs. Show all posts

Spring Has Sprung

Hibernation is a survival mechanism used by some animals to conserve energy during times of scarcity. During the winter months, when food is scarce, bears will enter a state of hibernation. They will lower their heart rate, body temperature, and metabolism in order to conserve energy. While in hibernation, bears do not eat or drink and rely on their stored fat reserves for energy. Female bears will also give birth during hibernation, and their cubs will remain with them until they emerge from the den in the spring. Despite popular belief, hibernation is not a continuous sleep, but rather a state of torpor where the animal can be easily awakened.



Finding Food

After hibernation, bear cubs typically emerge from their dens in the early spring and are in need of food to replenish their depleted energy reserves. The diet of a bear cub will vary depending on its location and the availability of food in its habitat. In general, bear cubs will begin by feeding on the early spring plants and grasses that are beginning to emerge. These can include dandelions, clover, and other herbaceous plants. They may also feed on insects and small animals such as rodents, which are becoming more active as the weather warms up. As the spring progresses, bear cubs may also eat berries and fruits such as raspberries, blueberries, and apples.

As the summer months approach, the diet of a bear cub will expand to include a wider variety of foods. In areas with abundant salmon populations, bear cubs will often feed heavily on these fish as they migrate upriver to spawn. In other regions, bear cubs may eat a variety of other fish species or small mammals such as ground squirrels. Additionally, bear cubs may continue to eat berries and fruits as they become available throughout the summer months. Overall, the diet of a bear cub is diverse and will depend on the availability of food in its particular habitat.

Moon & Star Go Fishing!

We are fortunate to get some live fish from a local hatchery so our cubs can practice this important skill. Here our grizzlies Moon & Star have their first try at fishing!







July 1st Open House: Success!

July 1st Open House was a huge success after 2 years of pandemic pause.

Just over 2000 people made the trip to visit NLWS and it was great to see so many familiar faces, as well as meeting new people. This being the only day each year public is allowed to visit (as we need to keep the animals wild to be released) it is always a great pleasure to share with our supporters what all we can achieve thanks to your help!










Luna Meets Dandelions

Luna finds out that all bears love eating dandelions.



Family ties 1st Bear rescue 2022



Our first cub of 2022 arrived on January 11th from Fruitvale. Though unlikely to be a sibling to Skadi (who was caught 7km away from this one on Dec 29th) we thought we try. To our great delight Skadi immediately recognized her brother (who yet needs to get a name) and the two were reunited. We are so grateful to the COS, biologists and volunteers that got him to us and gave both cubs a world of happiness to be together again.









Bear Cubs Avalanche





At the beginning of October NLWS was home to 35 bear cubs including 3 grizzlies. Today, just 2 short month later we are housing 64, including 5 grizzlies.  We are thrilled that we can say with confidence that we are working well with COS and as a result more cubs get a second chance. We still know of cubs out there and are trying hard to get to them, but rescues have become even more complicated with road closures.
 
We are also struggling to secure additional feed supplies for our cubs. If you know any producers that can sell large quantities of carrots or apples please let us know. All other fruits and most vegetables would be great too. Cubs will be with us until June of 2022 so securing feed supplies is of utmost importance. 






Grizzly Rescue

On June 21st 2 grizzly cubs were orphaned near Vanderhoof. Conservation officers captured the 2 cubs and alerted NLWS. A team immediately dispatched and by late last night the cubs arrived at NLWS.

We are so grateful for all your support, that allows us to react in a timely fashion and in turn saves so many lives.








Norman Lake cubs reunited! 2021

The Shelter continues to grow and expand to offer best care for the ever rising number of wildlife in need. All this is possible do to the dedication of donors and Volunteers.


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Loki & Brann Update

What is sweeter than a bear cub? Two of course!!! Loki and Brann are enjoying outdoor time now!

They are very mobile and climb really well.








First Cubs of 2021

On March 24th we received a call from the BC Wildlife Veterinarian in regards to efforts to reunite a bear mother and her cubs near Grand Forks BC. The den had been accidentally compromised by road construction and the sow had taken off with one cub, leaving two cubs behind. Hopes were high to reunite cubs and sow and together we worked out a feeding schedule to keep the cubs safe. But after a few days we all had to concede that the mom was not returning and the decision was made to give them to our care.

Peter and Angelika met wildlife officials in Kamloops and took the cubs back to NLWS. The two male cubs are named Brann (Fire) and Loki (Trickster) and have settled in well to their new home. They will remain at NLWS until June of 2022 when they will be released back into a suitable area in the Grand Forks region.



Brann & Loki
Brann
Loki
Peter with Loki

Introducing The GEMS system!

Joining the GEMS program (Give Every Month Support), our treasured community of monthly donors, is the safest, simplest, and most effective way to support wildlife in dire need, as we adapt to ever-changing circumstances due to COVID-19.



We encourage everyone to consider the merits of such a commitment:

  • One time set up with yearly tax receipt Provides NLWS with a secure and steady income for operational costs and
  • therefore ensures quick rescue response.
  • Automatic NLWS Friend Membership and digital membership certificate NLWS Friend yearly rescue update will be mailed out to you in November of
  • each year.
  • NLWS Friend Member Only semiannual newsletter with more insights in
  • NLWS planning and operation. Digital GEMS membership Cards
  • 10% off merch code for GEMS sign up or upgrades. Minimum once a year NLWS Friend Members only online event (meet the team and current animals in care, watch feedings and more).


Quartz

$10 Per Month


Buys feed for the animals.

Emerald

$50 Per Month


Buys feed, bedding and enrichment for the animals.

Ruby

$150 Per Month


Buys feed, bedding, enrichment for the animals and supports facility maintenance efforts.

Diamond

$300 Per Month


All previous GEMS plus helps ensure medical supplies and services can be safely purchased, transported and stocked.



Meet Tabor!

Our first arrival in 2021 is fighting for her life. The little female named "Tabor" by her rescuers had eluded Conservation Officers for a few days and was finally trapped by the reporting family in their horse trailer. Upon arrival "Tabor" seemed agitated, severely underweight but otherwise fine.

She started eating immediately (we start very light and bland after an animal is starved) and all seemed well. In the evening we walked in and she was having severe seizures.

That was followed by a night holding her through multiple seizures, hoping that supporting medication would help her make it through. The seizures finally stopped and now we can only hope that IV fluids and rest will do the rest.

 


 

 

Gorgeous Bear Cub With White Paws!

On August 19th, we received a very unusual guest. We got a call from the Nisga'a Lisims Enforcement Officer that they were in possession of a cub that was orphaned after his mother and sibling were shot illegally. With the permission of the BC Conservation Officers we went to meet the Nisga'a Officers. We had been told that this cub had unusual markings, but we where unprepared for how unusual. 

We have since reached out and searched the internet, but have yet to find similar markings (white feet). It is assumed that this cub carries Kermode Genes that manifested in an unusual way. The Nisga'a officers named him Winnie (The name is of Welsh origin, meaning fair one; white and smooth; soft; happiness; or fair and pure). After initially being a bit depressed the cub has settled in well and is friends with Koda.





 

Meet The Triplets!

Saving the Tappen Triplets was a lengthy affair and required a huge amount of dedication from NLWS Volunteer Lydia Koot and the Tappen residents. The first cub, a female named Sumac, was captured on May 2nd, Her brother Dylan on May 8th and the third brother on May 17th. The rescue team never gave up and our amazing transport volunteers ensured swift travel. 

 It always makes our hearts sing how many people are involved in rescuing wildlife in need. All these efforts are backed up by more volunteers and of course our Donors that allow NLWS to exist.

 




Meet "Roz" - Meet The Animals

Roz came to us a few weeks ago. We suspect she was hit by a vehicle as she could only walk in a circle to the left. But she could stop and eat so we gave her all the support we could. After a couple of weeks her movement straightened out, but her eyesight on the right is definitely impaired, hopefully not permanently. Regardless she integrated into our big group and is doing really well.

 



 

Tips For Healthy Bears!

Just like with the deer natural feeds are very important for our bear cubs. Not only should they be used to natural sources, but the actions of bending branches and stripping of berries hones muscles, helps with balance and keeps the cubs busy. The physical and mental stimulation is invaluable





Meet Heidi & Clara

On April 24th & 27th these sisters arrived at NLWS in desperate need of help. Their brother unfortunately did not survive.  Named Heidi and Clara they both had suffered greatly from malnutrition and dehydration. Especially Clara was for a long time in critical condition. 

Today both sisters are rambunctious and full of energy, playing enthusiastically with the other cubs. 

 




Follow Our Release Route! July 2020.

Hello! We wanted to show you the great distances we travel to release the bears under our care. We have a long journey ahead of us from Smithers, BC to Williams Lake, to Bella Coola then all the way to Dease Lake in Northern BC. It's going to be a long but worthwhile journey. The bear cubs are doing well, although a little grumpy, but we anticipate a healthy release for them back to their natural and free lives.

Please note: All information is general, with no timelines. All routes are general for visualizations purposes and not representative of the routes we will be taking.

With your help, we're able to provide these cubs with a new lease on life. Thank you for your support.








Meet Brexton!

 
The little cub was a complicated rescue near Lillooet. He was not really inclined to go into the trap and it took several days and a lot of dedicated volunteer hours to finally bring him to safety.

Once at NLWS he exhibited a strong personality in his little body. He hibernated in the group and is now gaining weight and size in preparation for release time.

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