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14 black bears euthanized near Bozeman after suspected illegal feeding
Fourteen black bears were euthanized near Bozeman, Montana, after wildlife officials linked the animals to suspected illegal feeding. Authorities say bears that become conditioned to human-provided food can pose a public safety risk and often cannot be relocated. The case has drawn attention to the consequences of feeding wildlife and to rules meant to keep bears wild and communities safe.
Why now: The large number of bears destroyed over suspected illegal feeding has sparked public concern about wildlife management and human behavior.
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