6 days ago · These rescues mark the 30th mountain lion rescue for the Zoo, with close collaboration with CDFW. Oakland Zoo's advanced Veterinary Hospital has enabled the Zoo to assist in numerous mountain lion rescue cases for those who were sick, injured, burned, or orphaned. The three mountain lion cubs, now named Fern (female), Thistle (male), and Spruce ...

3 days ago · Mountain lion cubs require about two years with their mother to learn survival skills before they can fend for themselves in the wild, zoo officials said. “Mountain lions are known to inhabit ...

Since 2017, Oakland Zoo has cared for more than 20 rescued mountain lions. A vast majority of these are orphaned cubs, often found malnourished and in poor health. These mountain lions are brought to Oakland Zoo by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW).

6 days ago · It marks the 30th mountain lion rescue for the zoo. Watch NBC Bay Area News 📺 Streaming free 24/7. The three mountain lion cubs, a female named Fern and two males named Thistle and Spruce, were ...

5 days ago · PIX Now morning edition 1-29-2025 10:11. Three young mountain lion cubs that were found orphaned in San Mateo County are being treated at the Oakland Zoo after being rescued by the California ...

3 days ago · Oakland, United States - January 28, 2025 Three orphaned mountain lion cubs, found wandering in Portola Valley, are now recovering at Oakland Zoo after being rescued by the California Department ...

Mountain lions (also known as pumas, catamounts or panthers) have an important role in the ecosystem and primarily keep to themselves, but when humans and mountain lions overlap, conflict can occur. We must learn to share our habitat …

5 days ago · In 2023, a female mountain lion was killed after being struck by a vehicle along Highway 280 near Burlingame. CDFW suspected the dead lion was a mother to two mountain lion cubs, who were found, rescued and transported to the Oakland Zoo in November 2023.. Portola Valley residents are calling for increased signage around Portola Road and Alpine Road, warning drivers to slow down due to ...

Mountain lion, puma, cougar, panther—this cat is known by more names than just about any other mammal! But no matter what you call it, it’s still the same cat, Puma concolor, the largest of the "small cats."

4 days ago · Three mountain lion cubs hiding under a car were rescued and taken to Oakland Zoo, where they received treatment. The mountain lion presumed to be their mother was found dead less than half a mile ...