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Three-week-old mountain lion cub rescued by California biologists
Crimson, seen alone in Santa Monica mountains for days, gets care in Oakland zoo after mother nowhere to be found
TL;DR
- A three-week-old mountain lion cub was found alone and emaciated in the Santa Monica mountains.
- Biologists rescued the cub, named Crimson, and he is now receiving intensive care at the Oakland Zoo.
- It is rare for mountain lions to abandon their offspring; possible reasons for this cub's abandonment include physical abnormalities and broader issues like habitat fragmentation.
- Crimson is the 33rd mountain lion rescued by the Oakland Zoo, which emphasizes the importance of cubs remaining with their mothers for nursing and socialization.
- Another young mountain lion, Clover, is also at the zoo, and introductions between her and Crimson may occur once he is stronger.