Don't 'Rescue' Lone Bear Cubs: Oklahoma Wildlife Explains Why Mothers Are Always Nearby

Oklahoma Wildlife Officials Urge Public: Leave Young Animals Alone Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) has issued a public reminder urging residents to refrain from disturbing young wild animals, particularly bear cubs, that appear to be alone. A recent public service announcement from the department highlights a common misconception: that a solitary young animal, such as a bear cub in a tree, has been abandoned. According to ODWC officials, black bear mothers frequently 'tree' their cubs as a safety measure when they sense a threat in the area. "It's hard to believe young wildlife would be abandoned... because it's most likely not," stated a representative from the department. "Black bears will often 'tree' their cubs when a threat is in the area. If you see a cub or other young wild animals alone, LEAVE IT BE." The department emphasizes that the mother is almost certainly nearby, waiting for the area to clear before returning to her young. Interfering with or attempting to 'rescue' seemingly abandoned wildlife can be dangerous for both humans and animals, and often does more harm than good. The ODWC advises that the best course of action is always to observe from a distance and allow nature to take its course.

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