Fluff and Scruff spent the first 15 years of their lives in tiny concrete pits at a Bulgarian facility, where the animals were kept to be shot for sport.

Thanks to a fundraising campaign supported by Wildwood’s supporters, the bears began their new lives after travelling more than 1,600 miles to Kent.

The pair continue to live with the long-term effects of the neglect and poor nutrition they experienced before being rescued, making ongoing veterinary care an important part of their long-term welfare, the Trust said.

The success of Fluff and Scruff’s rehabilitation helped establish Wildwood as a leading centre for brown bear rescue and rehabilitation, with the charity going on to provide sanctuary and specialist care for other rescued bears from across Europe.

Boki arrived at Wildwood in 2022 after being rejected by his mother and hand-reared by keepers.

The youngest of the three bears at Wildwood, he underwent pioneering brain surgery as a cub and has gone on to make a remarkable recovery.

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