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California’s bears are bulking up

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The California Wildlife Coexistence Act, a bill promoting coexistence between humans and wildlife in California, was approved by the Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee last Tuesday after a mother black bear of two cubs in Monrovia, was euthanized in March. (Photo courtesy of Charles J. Sharp)
By Michael Jiaming Liu

With hibernation season approaching, California’s bears are gathering as much food as they can to prepare. During these periods, they eat ten times their normal spring and summer intake. Information Officer for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Peter Tira, shares insight on how Californians can prepare.

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