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Bear killings surge as garbage and birdfeeders lure bears into neighborhoods
Original: Bear killings skyrocket as garbage, birdfeeders draw them into conflict
Reports indicate a sharp rise in bears being killed as unsecured garbage and birdfeeders draw the animals into residential areas, increasing conflicts with people. Wildlife officials and commentators are pointing to attractants around homes as the driving force behind the escalation, renewing debate over how communities manage food sources and human-bear encounters.
Why now: A newly reported spike in bears being killed over preventable conflicts is drawing attention to wildlife management practices.
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