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Two mountain lions that were orphaned as cubs have been released back into the San Diego County wilderness.

A 3-year-old mountain lion, the mother of two cubs, was struck and killed by a vehicle on State Route 74 in Orange County, according to the UC Davis California Carnivores Program.

The bear in question is a young mother, with a cub by her side.

Cheetah cubs stay hidden for two months and only join hunts at about a year old to learn stalking and killing skills.

Her sudden death has rattled the zoo staff she once dazzled and left a mark on her best friend Tule, who she has been inseparable from since they were cubs.