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12 Rehabilitated Black Bear Cubs Released in NC

12/13/2025

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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) released 12 rehabilitated black bear cubs this fall from the coastal region and the mountains.
Since 1976, NCWRC has rehabilitated orphaned cubs to boost their survival in the wild.
Licensed rehabilitators care for cubs until they are seven to eight months old.
They are released in early fall to take advantage of natural food sources.
Monitoring collars track the cubs as they adapt.

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Story summary

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) released 12 rehabilitated black bear cubs this fall from the coastal region and the mountains.
Since 1976, NCWRC has rehabilitated orphaned cubs to boost their survival in the wild.
Licensed rehabilitators care for cubs until they are seven to eight months old.
They are released in early fall to take advantage of natural food sources.
Monitoring collars track the cubs as they adapt.