Orphaned mountain lion cub finds temporary shelter at Oakland Zoo, awaits ‘forever home’

The Oakland Zoo is caring for a new orphaned mountain lion cub, which came into its care Monday.

The 4-week-old cub was discovered in El Dorado County by a local resident, the zoo said Wednesday. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife used ground and wildlife cameras to try to find its mother over a period of days, but no mountain lions were found in the area.