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14 black bears euthanized near Bozeman after illegal feeding
Wildlife officials near Bozeman, Montana have euthanized 14 black bears after it emerged that people had been illegally feeding them. Bears that learn to associate humans with food often cannot be relocated safely, leaving euthanasia as the only option. The case has drawn attention to the consequences of feeding wildlife and sparked discussion about enforcement and public awareness in bear country.
Why now: The large number of bears destroyed and the avoidable cause of illegal feeding have shocked readers and renewed debate about wildlife safety rules.
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