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The Guardian
23-05-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Cub found alone in US woods now being raised by wildlife staff in bear costumes
Human bears, some would say, are taking care of a two-month-old cub that spent days without his mother, starving in a California forest. The small black bear cub was rescued by campers in Los Padres national forest after being found alone and starving. The infant bear is now recovering at San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center, and is believed to be the youngest cub the organization has ever cared for. The two-month-old cub was discovered on 12 April by campers hiking in the forest. Wildlife officials with the California department of fish and wildlife (CDFW) attempted to reunite him with his mother overnight, but she didn't return. The cub was transferred to the Ramona facility two days later. 'The cub is thriving here. When he first arrived, he was only 3lbs and was a little debilitated, probably from going multiple days without any kind of nutrition or hydration,' said Autumn Welch, wildlife operations manager at the center. 'He's now quadrupled in size, he's over 12lbs.' Now thriving after more than a month of around-the-clock care, the cub is expected to remain at the center for up to a year. Staff are using enrichment sessions that mimic maternal behavior to prepare him for a future return to the wild, including staff members dressed as bears, plush toys and camouflaged headsets. Welch said that keeping bears away from human interaction when they are young is key to avoiding conflicts in the future, once they're released in the wild. 'They're really smart and very food motivated,' Welch said. 'As we continue to develop in the areas they live, they're always being pushed into areas where people may have some type of conflict with them. 'Sometimes bears will get into trashes or get into people's yards,' she added. 'The more we can keep this cub wild and keep him from recognizing humans as the providers of anything good, we're hoping every time we go in there, he's seeing us as other bears and being able to identify with us as bears instead of humans.' Officials say he could eventually be paired with another orphaned cub to help his development and minimize human imprinting. Welch said the CDFW determines the site of where any of the bear cubs and rehabs go after they are released into the wild. The department takes into consideration a number of factors, such as where the bear was found, what the population is like in that area, if there's any human wildlife conflict, and whether the site will provide for their nutrition needs. She estimates the recently found cub won't be released until the end of next spring or early summer. Sign up to Headlines US Get the most important US headlines and highlights emailed direct to you every morning after newsletter promotion 'At that point, they've grown quite a bit,' Welch said. 'They're usually around 130 to 150lbs and they get fitted with the GPS collar because the government biologists track them and see where their movements are and what they're doing for a whole year after release.' CDFW said this is only the fourth bear cub this young to enter rehab care in California in the past five years. Raising such a young animal, Welch said, requires extensive time, expertise and funding – none of which comes from the state. The San Diego Humane Society relies solely on donations to sustain its wildlife rehabilitation efforts. The Ramona Wildlife Center is the only facility in San Diego county permitted to rehabilitate native apex predators, including black bears, mountain lions and bobcats. 'This is a very unusual case,' Welch said in a press release. 'We don't often see bears this young without their mother. It's an honor to care for him, but it's also a significant commitment.'
Courier-Mail
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
Newcastle preview: Los Padres eyeing off back-to-back wins
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Luck wasn't on the side of Los Padres during the spring but he hit back this campaign with a tough first-up win and looks well placed to go back-to-back when he heads to the Hunter Valley. The Mitchell Beer-trained gelding was still caught wide with cover before closing strongly down the centre of the track and dug deep to score in a tight finish from Divine Vicky and Headstock at Kembla two weeks ago. Los Padres was ridden by Beer's new stable apprentice, Holly Durnan, who sticks with the gelding in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1250m). 'He didn't have the best run that day. He was caught deep and was a bit keen in the middle stages but he was quite tough late,' said George Carpenter, assistant trainer to Beer. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'He is a lovely horse who had a lot of bad luck last preparation so it was good to get the win first-up with him. It was a good confidence booster for him' The four-year-old son of Zoustar has drawn ideally in barrier 4 to allow him to settle closer and a wet track is right up his alley. Los Padres has had two starts on heavy tracks for a third to Navy Blood at Newcastle last May and he resumed last campaign with a third to Let's Go Again and Mogul Monarch under 61kg at Kembla. 'He has drawn a perfect gate in barrier 4 and doesn't have to settle as far back. He should just get a really nice run in transit,' he said. 'I think he's a really good chance again.' New stablemate Shehasattitude also lines up in the race. She beat just one home behind Candlewick at her stable debut at Warwick Farm just over two weeks ago but a drop in grade and a wet track can see her bounce back. 'She was first-up off a long break and has taken a lot of benefit from the run,' Carpenter said. The four-year-old won three of her first six starts including a win from Know Thyself last May. 'She has plenty of ability and has a great attitude in her work at home,' he said. 'Whether she runs here or wait for Warwick Farm next week, that decision is yet to be made but she will be competitive wherever she goes.' November Falls was game in defeat on a heavy track at Newcastle last week but a better draw can see her go one better in the Benchmark 64 Handicap (1890m) where she has drawn barrier 1. After settling midfield, she made a move from the 600m to go out after the free-rolling leader and was very wide on the bend before Magicon by a length. 'It was a nice run last start. She gave everything she had and was only run down by a horse who had a nice run behind her and peeled off her back,' said Carpenter. 'She gets everything she needs this weekend to go one better. 'She has drawn a nice gate, a wet track and the distance suits. I'm sure she will be right there in the finish. 'She is pretty adaptable. She could either lead or take a sit just behind the leader. 'With the rail out nine metres, you would think it will benefit those horses up on the speed.' Beer also saddles up stable favourite Mnementh in the Listed Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush (1100m). 'He's like a fine wine. He keeps getting better with age,' he said. 'He gets a wet track which is ideal and he has drawn quite well.'
Daily Telegraph
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
Newcastle preview: Los Padres eyeing off back-to-back wins
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Luck wasn't on the side of Los Padres during the spring but he hit back this campaign with a tough first-up win and looks well placed to go back-to-back when he heads to the Hunter Valley. The Mitchell Beer-trained gelding was still caught wide with cover before closing strongly down the centre of the track and dug deep to score in a tight finish from Divine Vicky and Headstock at Kembla two weeks ago. Los Padres was ridden by Beer's new stable apprentice, Holly Durnan, who sticks with the gelding in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1250m). 'He didn't have the best run that day. He was caught deep and was a bit keen in the middle stages but he was quite tough late,' said George Carpenter, assistant trainer to Beer. The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'He is a lovely horse who had a lot of bad luck last preparation so it was good to get the win first-up with him. It was a good confidence booster for him' The four-year-old son of Zoustar has drawn ideally in barrier 4 to allow him to settle closer and a wet track is right up his alley. Los Padres has had two starts on heavy tracks for a third to Navy Blood at Newcastle last May and he resumed last campaign with a third to Let's Go Again and Mogul Monarch under 61kg at Kembla. 'He has drawn a perfect gate in barrier 4 and doesn't have to settle as far back. He should just get a really nice run in transit,' he said. 'I think he's a really good chance again.' New stablemate Shehasattitude also lines up in the race. She beat just one home behind Candlewick at her stable debut at Warwick Farm just over two weeks ago but a drop in grade and a wet track can see her bounce back. 'She was first-up off a long break and has taken a lot of benefit from the run,' Carpenter said. The four-year-old won three of her first six starts including a win from Know Thyself last May. 'She has plenty of ability and has a great attitude in her work at home,' he said. 'Whether she runs here or wait for Warwick Farm next week, that decision is yet to be made but she will be competitive wherever she goes.' November Falls was game in defeat on a heavy track at Newcastle last week but a better draw can see her go one better in the Benchmark 64 Handicap (1890m) where she has drawn barrier 1. After settling midfield, she made a move from the 600m to go out after the free-rolling leader and was very wide on the bend before Magicon by a length. 'It was a nice run last start. She gave everything she had and was only run down by a horse who had a nice run behind her and peeled off her back,' said Carpenter. 'She gets everything she needs this weekend to go one better. 'She has drawn a nice gate, a wet track and the distance suits. I'm sure she will be right there in the finish. 'She is pretty adaptable. She could either lead or take a sit just behind the leader. 'With the rail out nine metres, you would think it will benefit those horses up on the speed.' Beer also saddles up stable favourite Mnementh in the Listed Hawkesbury XXXX Gold Rush (1100m). 'He's like a fine wine. He keeps getting better with age,' he said. 'He gets a wet track which is ideal and he has drawn quite well.'
News.com.au
02-05-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Newcastle preview: Ideal conditions has Los Padres well placed to start his campaign with consecutive victories
Luck wasn't on the side of Los Padres during the spring but he hit back this campaign with a tough first-up win and looks well placed to go back-to-back when he heads to the Hunter Valley. The Mitchell Beer -trained gelding was still caught wide with cover before closing strongly down the centre of the track and dug deep to score in a tight finish from Divine Vicky and Headstock at Kembla two weeks ago. Los Padres was ridden by Beer's new stable apprentice, Holly Durnan, who sticks with the gelding in the Benchmark 68 Handicap (1250m). 'He didn't have the best run that day. He was caught deep and was a bit keen in the middle stages but he was quite tough late,' said George Carpenter, assistant trainer to Beer. Los Padres storms home from @goulburnraces! @beermitchell â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) March 1, 2024 The Form: Complete NSW Racing thoroughbred form, including video replays and all you need to know about every horse, jockey and trainer. Find a winner here! 'He is a lovely horse who had a lot of bad luck last preparation so it was good to get the win first-up with him. It was a good confidence booster for him' The four-year-old son of Zoustar has drawn ideally in barrier 4 to allow him to settle closer and a wet track is right up his alley. Los Padres has had two starts on heavy tracks for a third to Navy Blood at Newcastle last May and he resumed last campaign with a third to Let's Go Again and Mogul Monarch under 61kg at Kembla. 'He has drawn a perfect gate in barrier 4 and doesn't have to settle as far back. He should just get a really nice run in transit,' he said. 'I think he's a really good chance again.' New stablemate Shehasattitude also lines up in the race. She beat just one home behind Candlewick at her stable debut at Warwick Farm just over two weeks ago but a drop in grade and a wet track can see her bounce back. 'She was first-up off a long break and has taken a lot of benefit from the run,' Carpenter said. The four-year-old won three of her first six starts including a win from Know Thyself last May. 'She has plenty of ability and has a great attitude in her work at home,' he said. An early double on the day for @MitchBeerRacing and @DanBeasley111 ðŸ'Œ This time with November Falls! â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) April 28, 2023 'Whether she runs here or wait for Warwick Farm next week, that decision is yet to be made but she will be competitive wherever she goes.' November Falls was game in defeat on a heavy track at Newcastle last week but a better draw can see her go one better in the Benchmark 64 Handicap (1890m) where she has drawn barrier 1. After settling midfield, she made a move from the 600m to go out after the free-rolling leader and was very wide on the bend before Magicon by a length. 'It was a nice run last start. She gave everything she had and was only run down by a horse who had a nice run behind her and peeled off her back,' said Carpenter. 'She gets everything she needs this weekend to go one better. 'She has drawn a nice gate, a wet track and the distance suits. I'm sure she will be right there in the finish. 'She is pretty adaptable. She could either lead or take a sit just behind the leader. 'With the rail out nine metres, you would think it will benefit those horses up on the speed.' 'He's like a fine wine. He keeps getting better with age,' he said. 'He gets a wet track which is ideal and he has drawn quite well.'
