Three-week-old rescued mountain lion cub becomes internet sensation clawing his way into hearts

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At the Oakland Zoo a three-week-old male mountain lion cub was found alone in the Santa Monica Mountains in Southern California in late March 2026.

The mountain lion cub was brought to the Los Angeles Zoo by National Park Service and California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff on March 25. When he arrived, he was given a physical examination including blood work, radiographs and a CT scan. He was determined to be in good condition except for missing toes on one paw – likely the result of trauma while in the wild…

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