TWC came up on July 19th to do a "soft " release with mom and babe. Because of the baby being born in captivity although in the final outdoor enclosure. So was not handled or bothered . More of a natural surrounding. They built an enclosure for the pair to start out in. Enclosing with a fence with an overhang around a couple trees. One with a big cavity on the ground. Built more of a protected area around that for baby to be safe. A big den. With a play area for it to exercise on. Pretty amazing. We let them settle after release into the area. And when we returned baby was fast asleep inside the den and mom was standing guard. PERFECT!!
Breaking up some salt for them.
Putting in guide wires to keep fence sturdy and safe.
And the famous mom and babe arrive.
Getting air lifted over the fence with great care.
Mom came out but baby wasn't to sure. We left them alone for a short period to get settled.
So cute ,even at this young age the baby knows what to do if it feels uneasy.Watch out for that tail!!
Where is my tree!! The overhang is working.
Baby is finally coming out to join its mom.
Holding on to a juicy dandelion stem. Loves the leaves. Welcome home momma porcupine. What an amazing feeling to have been the one who found and saved her that night she had been hit and dragged by a car. Who kindly left her for dead. Compassion is lacking in human beings these days. It makes me sick. She is no small animal and where I found her there was no reason she should have been hit. But doing what I do I know there are more than not out there that really could care a less. For those that do. WAY TO GO. For those that rehabilitate them. THANK YOU. Mom looks amazingly healthy and baby. Well no words can describe!!!
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