The Bear Necessities: Why Our Forests Need Bears - Nature Canada
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What comes to mind when you think of bears? Many Canadians think of them as intimidating nuisances. But bears are vital to our ecosystems.
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The Bear Necessities: Why Our Forests Need Bears - Nature Canada
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The Bear Necessities: Why Our Forests Need Bears - Nature Canada
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