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Montana Officials Kill 14 Black Bears Accustomed to Human Food
Original: Montana wildlife officials cull 14 black bears after they lost fear of people, ate human food
Montana wildlife officials have culled 14 black bears after the animals lost their fear of humans and began eating human food. Authorities say food-conditioned bears pose a safety risk to people and cannot be relocated successfully. The large-scale removal has drawn attention to how human food waste and improper storage can turn bears into public safety threats.
Why now: The unusually large cull of bears in one operation has drawn public attention and debate over wildlife management.
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- Montana wildlife officials cull 14 black bears after they lost fear of people, ate human food · Washington Times
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