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Montana agency euthanizes 14 food-conditioned black bears
Original: Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanizes 14 black bears after finding them ‘extremely food conditioned’
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has euthanized 14 black bears after determining the animals were 'extremely food conditioned', meaning they had learned to seek out human food sources and posed a safety risk. The decision highlights the consequences of bears accessing garbage and other attractants near communities, and has drawn attention to how people store food in bear country.
Why now: The large number of bears killed in a single action is raising debate about wildlife management and human responsibility in bear country.
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- Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanizes 14 black bears after finding them ‘extremely food conditioned’ · Daily Montanan
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