Bear cubs orphaned by Russian poachers flourish in new homes after being rescued from starvation [View all]

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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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