Bear cubs orphaned by Russian poachers flourish in new homes after being rescued from starvation

[Liberal_in_LA]

Paws up if you think I’m cute! Bear cubs orphaned by Russian poachers flourish in new homes after being rescued from starvation
Spring in Russia means increase in bear cubs being rescued as hunters kill their mothers
Some are found wandering alone in the wild, while others are left at sanctuaries and zoos

Mitya the bear waves a tiny fluffy paw as one of his carers at a Vlativostok animal park tells his tale.
The little cub was found abandoned outside the city's circus in February, and was taken to Sadgorod Zoo.
He is one of many bear cubs rescued by special groups across Russia this spring, often after illegal hunters kill their mothers.


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[840high]

1. So cute.

[yortsed snacilbuper]

2. and the bear is to undergo training at Perm Circus.

Animal trainer Yuri Nizhelsky said: 'The bear is good, and has no fear.

'Dogs did not attack it and people had no time to hurt, so the baby's mental state is stable.'

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They're going to put the bears in the circus

Al

[Beaverhausen]

3. How about not killing their mothers?

Nothing cute about this.

[Beaverhausen]

6. Please educate yourself

http://news.sky.com/story/13701/russia-bans-sport-of-shooting-sleeping-bears

[freshwest]

5. Sad. But appears as if they've come to see humans as their mothers. n/t

[McCamy Taylor]

8. They probably cannot go wild again. They will be too attracted to people.

[freshwest]

9. Agreed! n/t