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Rowdy
Birthdate: Feb 18, 2009
Arrived: Jun 16, 2009
Gender: Male
These three little bear cubs were due to be euthanized a day after their mother was tragically shot in front of them by an irresponsible hunter. Wyoming Game and Fish Department authorities called IEAS on a Saturday in June for one chance at a reprieve for the cubs, and by the following Monday, a generous benefactor had his private jet landing in Pinedale, Wyoming. The three motherless bears arrived at IEAS that afternoon.
When they arrived, these helpless bears were just four months old and weighed about ten pounds each. They were extremely shy, scared and wary of all humans. They hid in their igloo most of the day trying to seek safety and security. All that has changed now, thanks to our unique Emotional Enrichment Program. Through this program, our Animal Behaviorist, Louis Dorfman, and his Assistant, Christi Gilbreth, have been able to help these delicate animals adjust from a life in the wild to one in captivity. They now look upon their human caregivers as a source of security, affection and comfort and look forward to their visits. At every feeding, they are at the gate, eagerly waiting for their food and the companionship of their human caregivers. They all enjoy taking naps in their tree or den and playing in their pools or one their jungle gym. The fear they once showed when they arrived has now been replaced with confidence, joy and curiosity. These orphaned bears are now able to act like wild bears, just in a captive setting. They will soon be released into a five-acre natural habitat known as Bear Orphanage. Help support Rowdy.
