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New Mexico sees record year for bear killings
Original: ‘Particularly rough year for bears’; New Mexico sees record-setting year for bear killings
Wildlife officials in New Mexico report a record-setting number of bears killed this year, described as a 'particularly rough year' for the animals. The figures mark the highest bear mortality recorded in the state, prompting attention from conservationists and residents concerned about drought, habitat conditions and human-bear encounters.
Why now: A record number of bear deaths in the state raises concerns about wildlife management and environmental conditions.
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- ‘Particularly rough year for bears’; New Mexico sees record-setting year for bear killings · Source New Mexico
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