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Abandoned Mountain Lion Cub Rescued, Receives Care at Zoo

4/4/2026

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Crimson, a three-week-old mountain lion cub, was rescued in Southern California and transferred to Oakland Zoo.
He was found abandoned and injured, missing toes on one foot, likely from umbilical cord strangulation.
After initial care at the Los Angeles Zoo, Crimson now receives around-the-clock care at Oakland Zoo.
The zoo plans to introduce Crimson to Clover, another rescued cub, to provide companionship during recovery.

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Story summary

Crimson, a three-week-old mountain lion cub, was rescued in Southern California and transferred to Oakland Zoo.
He was found abandoned and injured, missing toes on one foot, likely from umbilical cord strangulation.
After initial care at the Los Angeles Zoo, Crimson now receives around-the-clock care at Oakland Zoo.
The zoo plans to introduce Crimson to Clover, another rescued cub, to provide companionship during recovery.