Two orphaned bear cubs from Monrovia, whose mother Blondie was euthanized in March, are making progress toward release into the wild. - The 4-month-old brothers have transitioned to an outdoor habitat at the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center.
- They are now feeding independently on solid foods like fruits and leaves, after being spoon-fed formula by staff wearing bear masks. - The euthanasia of their mother sparked outrage and inspired state legislation (SB 1135) to mandate nonlethal solutions to human-wildlife conflict.
The cubs' progress offers hope for their eventual release and highlights ongoing efforts to reform wildlife management policies.