Overview

• The pair was released on Sept. 18 into suitable habitat in San Diego County after more than five months of care.
• They were found alone and malnourished near Poway in March and were safely trapped by UC Davis’ California Carnivores Program with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
• The cubs were transferred to San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center on March 26 for veterinary treatment and rehabilitation with minimal human contact.
• Staff emphasized hunting skills and human wariness, and each young male was microchipped, tagged and fitted with a tracking collar before release.
• San Diego Humane Society described the outcome as a conservation success, noting Project Wildlife treats more than 10,000 wild animals annually.