Sun Bear Rescue At Matang Wildlife Centre!

Posted by Connor Whelan on 9th Feb 2016

After bringing you the exciting news of a Slow Loris release from the Matang Wildlife Centre yesterday we are happy to bring you even more good news! At the beginning of the month, the staff at the centre rescued a four-month-old Sun Bear (who they have now named Blossum) who was confiscated from an unsuitable owner.

This bundle of fluff arrived at the centre and was given a health check. Fortunately Blossum was in good health but she does have some parasites so will be kept in quarantine until they clear up. After this, she will be introduced to her fellow Sun Bear cub Ben and they can grow, wrestle, and play together before they are hopefully released back into the wild. As she is a strong an independent young lady she will only need the minimum of human care which will stand her in good stead for her eventual release, so things are finally starting to look up for Blossum!

If aiding animal conservation sounds like something you would interested in being a part of, then you can take a look at The Great Orangutan Project, currently home to Blossum, here!

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