A mountain lion baby found at home in Colorado was fed with bratwurst, became ill, officials said

Sometimes it's better to let nature take its course.

That's the message from Colorado officials, who warned residents and tourists Thursday against the dangers of interfering with fires babies. Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced in a press release that a baby mountain lion had been kidnapped from his home last week after a resident brought him in and out. He fed it with bratwurst, making him sick.

"They probably do not get their natural food, in which case the mountain lion fed with the bratwurst is not their natural food," said Jason Clay of Colorado Parks and Wildlife at FOX31.

People who took the kitten posted photos on social media Monday, showing him in a cafe, claiming to have found him in a snow bank after passing a snowplow. Residents claimed to have let the baby mountain lion return to the wild after letting it "thaw", but it eventually had to be saved on Tuesday.

The baby mountain lion was discovered on Monday, after the locals reported finding it in a snow bank.
(Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

"Wild animals do not need to" thaw "because they are naturally equipped to survive in the cold and snow," said Travis Sauder, CPW District Wildlife Officer.

As it is estimated that the kitten is less than six months old, he may not have weaned off his mother's milk yet and may have eaten only strong regurgitates from his mother. According to officials, the kitten has also been kept too long by humans to return to the place where it was found.

"It was almost 30 hours since the vehicle was picked up on Monday and his mother would no longer be in the area," Sauder said. "That's why it's essential to let the wild animal babies where you find them and call us immediately."

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Saunder said the incident should serve as an education lesson for people likely to meet baby animals that appear to be orphaned, adding that people should leave the area immediately and contact the wildlife agency .

The baby mountain lion, about six months old, may not have been rid of his breast milk yet when he was fed by a bratwurst by Colorado residents who have him. introduced to them.
(Courtesy of Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

"Many animals intentionally leave their cubs behind when they are frightened, relying on the integrated camouflage of the spotted fur of young people to keep them safe," he said.

The kitten is now at the Wet Mountain Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, where he will be cared for until he can be released back into the wild once he is there. Wall.