Mama bear keeps cubs longer as shield against hunters: study
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Bears letting cubs stay home longer to avoid hunters
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Researchers are having a bear of a time finding dens. They're hoping the public can help. - WPR
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Alaska Hunter Who Killed Cubs in Bear Den Gets 3 Months in Jail - The New York Times
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Missouri Black Bear Research Project: Keeping the Black Bear Safe and Wild
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The Black Bear Mother & Her Cubs
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Swedish bears adapt to hunting laws protecting mothers with cubs
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A Mother Bear and Her Cubs
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Hunting Rules Have Changed Mama Bear Care
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Shocking Encounter: Mama Bear Defends Cubs Against Car
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Frequently Asked Questions - CT Bears
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Grizzly 399 And Cub—An Update From Jackson Hole
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Top Mom and Cub Facts Polar Bears International
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Mama Bears Use Humans To Keep Their Cubs Safe, Science
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Grizzly 399 - Wikipedia
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