Mystery Surrounds Unusually Tiny Bear Cub Found in Arizona

Buddy, the 15-pound cub now residing at Bearizona Wildlife Park, leaves experts puzzled due to his small size and comfort around humans.

Buddy, an unusually small bear cub weighing just 15 pounds, was found in a Tucson, Arizona residential neighborhood and is now residing at the Bearizona Wildlife Park.
Typically, bear cubs of Buddy's age (nearly a year old) should weigh around 70 pounds, leaving wildlife experts puzzled about his small size.
Experts speculate that Buddy may have been illegally fed by humans, which could explain his comfort around people and his small size.
Buddy's survival in the wild alone is also a mystery, as a cub of his size would usually be prey to predators such as coyotes, mountain lions, or other bears.
Despite the unusual circumstances, Buddy was not euthanized due to his comfort and fearless demeanor around humans, but park officials stress that feeding bears can often lead to their euthanization.