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This Golden Eagle was rescued in June at Eagle
Ridge Golf Course, Gilroy. Because its right leg had been
grievously injured and twisted 70 degrees, and because he
was also severely malnourished, the Eagle didn’t have
the strength to fly away.
To read more of Orion’s story and learn how you can
help him, please click here |
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In 1994, W.E.R.C. developed its ground-breaking,
world-renowned bobcat kitten program to ensure that single
bobcat orphans do not become habituated during their time
in care. The program helps socialize the orphan and reinforces
bobcat behavior, such as hunting and stalking techniques,
while ensuring that when the bobcat is released back to
its native habitat, it will steer clear of humans.
The bobcat “mommy” de-odorizes herself by rubbing
herbs all over her clothes and hair, gets into a full-body
costume that has been scented with bobcat urine, puts on
heavy gloves, and places a big, furry bobcat mask on her
head. Never uttering any sounds, she walks on all fours,
feeding the kitten, cleaning up, and then playing “chase-the-mouse”,
“attack the twig”, and other favorite bobcat
games
But “mom” is getting on in years now and needs
a little bit of “plastic surgery” to update
her natural feline look. W.E.R.C. is looking to redesign
the costume with emphasis on eye safety, comfort, and realism.
On W.E.R.C.’s wish list is to have a life-like bobcat
head, ala Star Wars’ Ewok. Anyone personally know
George Lucas? He could really give us a “head"
start on our extreme makeover.
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