Two orphaned mountain lion cubs have arrived in Tucson for care and rehabilitation. The siblings, believed to be about five months old, were found alone near the Washington–Idaho border with no sign of their mother and were judged too young to survive on their own in the wild.

The pair were brought to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and were received at the facility on March 21. Museum staff report the cubs are healthy, curious and slowly adjusting to their new surroundings as caregivers work behind the scenes to establish routines, provide medical checks and help them grow stronger.

At this stage the cubs are not on public display while they continue to settle in. Museum personnel say they plan to move the cats into a visible habitat for visitors in the coming weeks once the animals are comfortable and their care needs are well established.

The museum will give supporters a special chance to leave a lasting mark: during its annual Desert Gala on April 26 there will be a live auction to win naming rights for the cubs. The winning names will be used permanently, offering a unique way for donors to connect with the animals’ new lives.

The arrival of these cubs follows the loss of Cruz, the museum’s longtime mountain lion, who was euthanized in November after health problems. While these rescued young cats are unlikely to be returned to the wild, they will serve as ambassadors for the species—helping museum visitors learn about mountain lions, their role in Arizona’s ecosystems, and the challenges of wildlife conservation.