Orphaned mountain lion cubs rescued after suspected mother killed by car

Two orphaned mountain lion cubs who are approximately six to 10 weeks old were rescued after an adult female, suspected to be their mother, was struck and killed by a car in California. The pair were transported to Oakland Zoo on Tuesday, 14 November, by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) following their search for the kittens, which started on Monday. Oakland Zoo said both kittens are female and weigh five and five-and-a-half pounds respectively. Thorough health checks were conducted and although the cubs are underweight and dehydrated they are showing no signs of extreme illness, the zoo said. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: