(youtube) Video: Day 1 - 1/23/14 - A single male kitten is discovered in the den of FP195. The 7-day-old kitten is cold (hypothermic) and listless and shows signs of hypoglycemia. FWC panther biologists determine the tiny 1-pound kitten will not survive in this state without intervention and that it's best chance for its survival is if they rescue him. The biologists take the kitten to the Animal Specialty Hospital of Florida (ASH) in Naples, where veterinarians and staff perform life-saving measures.
Day 2 - 1/24/14 - FWC panther biologists visit UCFP205 at the Animal Specialty Hospital of Florida (ASH) the day after his rescue to assess his condition. UCFP205 improved greatly and was responding as a healthy 7-day-old panther kitten should but still required 24-hour care. Biologists and veterinarians are pleased with the progress the kitten has made and are optimistic about his survival.
Week 2: Biologists and veterinarians are pleased with the progress the kitten has made and are optimistic about his survival.
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articianG'oh! SO CUTE! I hope he's able to return to the wild someday, rather than a zoo.
newtboyI would wish that too, but I think it's likely too late for that now after so much direct human handling at such a young age. It may have already 'imprinted' on humans, and without the fear of and aversion to humans it would become a 'problem' animal if released. I hope I'm wrong about that, but I think I'm not. That's why they only 'rescue' animals they think won't survive without immediate help.
G'oh! SO CUTE! I hope he's able to return to the wild someday, rather than a zoo.
entr0pyYep, he's zoo-bound:
"Because this kitten was so young at the time of rescue, he will not learn survival skills from his mother and therefore cannot be released into the wild.
Although he will not return to the wild population, this panther will help to raise awareness and aid with potential research efforts. Initially the kitten will not be on public display but, once old enough, he will be transported to the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, where park visitors may observe him."
http://myfwc.com/news/news-releases/2014/february/20/kitten-rescue/
shatterdrosesays...For once, not a crazy story out of Florida . . . may everyday be this good. Then again, this is Florida . . .
Yey kitty! Shame they couldn't take him to Big Cat Rescue.
Mystic95Zsays...^ Yeah atleast he's alive and will be well taken care of.
PaybackHe doesn't have a hoody, so he's obviously tame.
For once, not a crazy story out of Florida . . . may everyday be this good. Then again, this is Florida . . .
Yey kitty! Shame they couldn't take him to Big Cat Rescue.
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