Cuddle Therapy: Zookeepers Dress as Bears to Comfort Orphaned Cub

San Diego Zoo's heartwarming initiative: Workers don bear costumes to care for orphaned cub. A two-month-old bear cub, found underweight and alone in a California forest, is receiving unique care at the Ramona Wildlife Center. "It was a very delicate situation," says a wildlife center worker. "The cub was severely underweight and showed signs of distress." To help the cub, workers devised an innovative solution: wearing a bear costume to provide companionship and simulate a mother bear's presence. "We wanted to ensure the cub felt safe and secure," explains another worker. The approach seems successful, as the cub is thriving and gaining weight. This heartwarming story highlights the dedication of wildlife professionals and the lengths they go to ensure the well-being of animals under their care.