Named Hazel, the 4-to-5-month-old cub was found severely emaciated in Soquel, near Santa Cruz.
The Oakland Zoo veterinary staff examines Hazel, a 4-5-month-old, mountain lion cub on Jan. 8, 2023 in Oakland Calif. Hazel was captured in Soquel by members of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife . She was severely emaciated and suffering from severe anemia and hypoglycemia.Hazel, who only weighs 12 pounds, was found by a local resident, who called Native Animal Rescue animal shelter.
According to Isabella Linares, the marketing manager of zoo manager Conservation Society of California, Hazel is suffering from severe anemia and hypoglycemia. "We gave her much-needed fluids and set her up with a warm and cozy overnight bed," Linares said, in a statement."By this morning, vitals had slightly improved, and we are doing everything we can to help her heal."
Linares said mountain lions can have kittens year-round, and according to CDFW, it's unfortunately common to find cubs needing help during winter months. She was considered critically ill when brought in, prompting hospital staff to treat her with fluids, vitamins, anti-nausea medication, and anti-parasitic medication. Zoo officials say she's made remarkable progress since.
Zoo officials have said Holly won't be released back into the wild and they will find her a permanent home in the coming weeks at an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited zoo or sanctuary. She's just too young to survive on her own in the wild, which could also be the case with Hazel.
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