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Montana officials euthanize 14 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 they were 'extremely food conditioned', meaning the animals had grown dependent on human food sources and posed a safety risk. The decision highlights ongoing conflicts between wildlife and people in areas where bears access garbage, campsites and other food, and it has drawn public attention to bear management practices.
Why now: The large-scale culling of bears due to human food conditioning is a contentious wildlife management decision that sparks debate.
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- Fish, Wildlife and Parks euthanizes 14 black bears after finding them ‘extremely food conditioned’ · Daily Montanan
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