Summary
Two orphaned mountain lion cubs found in March have been rehabilitated and released back into the wild in San Diego County. They were cared for at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center for five months, where they learned survival skills. Mountain lions face threats like habitat loss and hunting, but they are now mostly found in the western U.S.
Key Facts
- Two mountain lion cubs were found orphaned and in poor health in March.
- They were rehabilitated at the San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.
- The rehabilitation aimed to minimize human contact and teach the cubs survival skills.
- The cubs were released back into the wild in San Diego County on September 18.
- Mountain lions are also known as cougars or pumas and are top predators.
- Habitat loss and hunting are significant threats to mountain lions.
- The U.S. mountain lion population is estimated to be between 20,000 and 40,000.
- Historically, mountain lion numbers declined due to hunting by humans.
