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Montana culls 14 black bears conditioned to human food
Original: Montana wildlife officials cull 14 black bears after they lost fear of people, ate human food
Montana wildlife officials have killed 14 black bears that had become habituated to humans, losing their natural fear of people after eating human food. Authorities say food-conditioned bears pose a safety risk and often cannot be relocated successfully. The cull has drawn attention to how people store food and garbage in bear country, and to the difficult choices managers face when prevention fails.
Why now: The killing of habituated bears is a controversial wildlife management decision that sparks debate over human responsibility and animal welfare.
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Evidence
- Montana wildlife officials cull 14 black bears after they lost fear of people, ate human food · Washington Times
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