A severely burnt black bear cub was rescued by the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, B.C., after it was found hibernating in a slash pile that had been set on fire near Dawson Creek last month. With thanks to the @wildlifeshelter, the cub, now named Valkyrie, is healing well and could return to the wild by June. Valkyrie’s story is a strong reminder about the risks B.C.’s black bears are facing. Between habitat loss, wildfires, and human activity, many cubs are left orphaned or injur
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A severely burnt black bear cub was rescued by the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in Smithers, B.C., after it was found hibernating in a slash pile that had been set on fire near Dawson Creek last month. With thanks to the @wildlifeshelter, the cub, now named Valkyrie, is healing well and could return to the wild by June. Valkyrie’s story is a strong reminder about the risks B.C.’s black bears are facing. Between habitat loss, wildfires, and human activity, many cubs are left orphaned or injur
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