Earlier this week, the California-based establishment welcomed two orphaned female mountain cubs, according to anews release.
The animals are approximately six to 10 weeks old and weigh 5 lbs. and 5 lbs., 8 oz., respectively, the zoo said.
Oakland Zoo
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Oakland Zoo welcomes 2 orphaned female mountain lion cubs.Oakland Zoo
The location added that vital fluids were also administered to “the visibly dehydrated kittens,” who marked the 25th and 26th mountain lion rescues part of theOakland Zoo’s Rescue and Recovery Program.
Though the kittens were “underweight and dehydrated,” per the zoo, the tourist destination noted that the cubs were “showing no signs of extreme illness” and the facility was waiting to receive results surrounding whether they were anemic and would need blood transfusions.
“Our team will be caring for the cubs daily to restore them to full health and for their overall animal wellbeing,” Dr. Alex Herman, Oakland Zoo’s Vice President of Veterinary Services, said in a statement.
source: people.com
