Dr. Lamar Hunter has just joined the Carolina Tiger Rescue team as a wildlife veterinarian. After he graduated from NC State’s vet school, Dr. Hunter studied under Dr. Angela Lassiter at Carolina Tiger Rescue. He helps with physicals, medical procedures, and loves seeing the animals improve under the care of the awesome vets at the rescue. Dr. Hunter enjoys working with all the animals at Carolina Tiger Rescue, but his favorite is the lions.
Dr. Hunter’s Blog 7/13/20
As one of our oldest residents, Star Cougar needed a few more accommodations in her enclosure. The keepers worked with our site team to make the enclosure next door to hers a better fit for a senior cougar. They built more gradual stairs up to a treehouse and added a fan to help keep her cool while she relaxes. Star moved into this enclosure today and is loving it! For the time being, she will be off tour to allow her to settle in.
Star Cougar came to Carolina Tiger Rescue in 2012 from a roadside zoo in Mississippi. Roadside zoos are zoos that pop up on the side of the road to attract tourists and bring in money. Most roadside zoos lack the proper care for the animals. The facility that Star came from was shut down because it was unsafe for both animals and humans. Please check out the places you visit. Ask questions, find out what their mission is, and only support the places that share your values.