Orphaned cubs abound in Colorado as black bear families struggle to find food

By: Sharon Sullivan

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: October 8, 2026

Words: 907

Last Updated: 3 days, 17 hours ago

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife is rescuing more abandoned black bear cubs this year after environmental conditions strained food sources that bears rely on to fatten up before winter.

“Extreme drought conditions have limited natural forage in the higher elevations,” said Rachael Gonzales, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northwest Region spokesperson, in an email to Colorado Newsline. “Low mountain snowpack and wildfires have added to the reduced availability of natural foods such as berries, fruits, nuts, plants …

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