Orphaned grizzly cubs taken in by Calgary Zoo after being found in southern Alberta

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has taken in two orphaned grizzly cubs from southern Alberta. (Facebook/Wilder Institute)

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo has taken in two orphaned grizzly cubs from southern Alberta.

According to a social media post from the zoo, the cubs’ mother was killed after an “aggressive interaction” with a human.

Alberta Fish and Wildlife says the grizzly sow had reportedly charged at a hunter in the Diamond Valley area last week, prompting the hunter to shoot the bear in self defence.

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The cubs, born earlier this year, were fully dependent on their mom and would have died if left alone in the wild.

“Thanks to our strong partnership with Alberta Fish and Wildlife, we were able to step in and help give them a second chance,” said the zoo.

“They’re receiving exceptional care and lots of love from our dedicated animal care, health and welfare team as we work to find them a safe, forever home.”