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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Boki arrived at Wildwood in 2022 after being rejected by his mother and hand-reared by keepers.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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