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Baby bear learns to walk following injury

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An adorable video has emerged of a baby bear learning how to walk again after a spinal injury.

The bear, nicknamed Blue, was rescued by a charity called Free the Bears in Cambodia. He'd suffered spinal problems since a young age - most likely caused by a physical trauma like capture by a poacher, according to the charity.

The filmer later wrote online: "After his rescue to their Cambodia sanctuary, Free the Bears gathered veterinary opinions from Cambodia and around the world with a lot of advice, as well as the difficult consideration of euthanasia if he began to show signs of chronic pain or his condition worsened.

"His carers (like their 'bear dad' Mr. Heng seen in the video) used donated "Cub Care Kits" to provide 24-hour care, as well as medicine and supplements, and helped him to exercise and build his strength. Not long after his arrival, another cub 'Baker' was rescued, and Baker's (a.k.a. Bearzilla due to his high energy) rambunctious spirit meant that Blue had no choice but to constantly build up his strength.

"(Baker is the bear seen running away from Mr. Heng towards the end of the video, as a comparison to a healthy bear.) The cub carers took Blue for walks around the quarantine nursery (as seen in the video) and in the nearby forest to help him to learn how to walk.

"Now, Blue is now able to walk on his feet (although not perfectly) and is able to climb on his frame. He still gets tired when he reaches the top and uses his teeth to help him hang on during his travels.

"Blue is still a very young, growing bear and is not out of the woods yet, but he is dearly loved and we at Free the Bears are so happy with his progress."

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