Black Bear
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Black bear spotted near southwest Calgary dog parkA black bear was spotted in the southwest Calgary neighbourhood of Oakridge on Monday. While certain wildlife like coyotes, deer, and bobcats are common, bears aren't typical.EnvironmentApr 3
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B.C. man fined over $8,600 after sting catches him buying bear partsAn undercover officer told the man several times that the transactions were illegal, but he proceeded with them anyway the court heard.CrimeNov 13, 2024
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Super-sized doggy door helps North Vancouver family coexist with local bearA North Vancouver man has come up with a new take on an old invention that's allowed his family to coexist with a beloved but destructive local black bear.EnvironmentOct 15, 2024
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74-year-old man fights off bear, 3 cubs that broke into Colorado homeThe four bears were euthanized after the attack, underscoring the need to prevent bear-human interactions as much as possible, wildlife officials said.U.S. NewsOct 8, 2024
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12-year-old shoots, kills black bear attacking his dad in WisconsinOwen Beierman came in with a clutch shot to kill a bear that was mauling his dad's face.TrendingSep 19, 2024
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‘Not a bear or wildlife attack’: Halifax trail re-opens after investigationThe Department of Natural Resources says their investigation into a reported bear attack in Cole Harbour has concluded, and there's no evidence of a wildlife attack.CanadaAug 26, 2024
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What happens to B.C.’s released orphan bear cubs? New study aims to find outWhile there are records of the occasional released bear that comes into conflict with humans or is killed by a hunter, the fate of most cubs remains largely unknown.EnvironmentAug 1, 2024
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Black bear put down after biting North Vancouver womanConservation officers said the woman was not seriously hurt, but the bear had to be put down because it had become a danger to people.EnvironmentJul 19, 2024
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Black bear mauls 15-year-old boy after walking into cabin through open doorThe teen was hospitalized with injuries to his face and arm after his brother came to his aid against the bear.U.S. NewsMay 27, 2024
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Young bear tranquillized near downtown Kelowna will be relocatedThe black bear, which will be ear-tagged, is estimated to be four to five years old, with a weight of 250 pounds.CanadaMay 17, 2024
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