Tennessee Wildlife Agency Euthanizes 13 Bear Cubs at Appalachian Bear Rescue to Prevent Disease Spread

Dec 21, 2024, 04:00 AM

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) held a press conference on Thursday to address the decision to euthanize 13 bear cubs at the Appalachian Bear Rescue. The agency stated that the action was taken to prevent the potential spread of disease to the wild bear population. This decision has raised questions and concerns among the public regarding wildlife management and animal welfare practices in the state.