Disturbing detail found in DNA of eastern NC's bear population, researchers say

"Breeding neighborhoods" have developed in eastern NC, the study says.
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NC State study reveals genetic risks in coastal black bear population

NC State researchers identify genetic isolation and inbreeding risks in coastal black bears, aiding wildlife management and ...

NC State researchers uncover hidden black bear population risk in years-long study

Researchers at North Carolina State University have completed a genomic survey of North Carolina black bears, identifying ...
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Hubert wildlife sanctuary picking up the pieces after close encounter with wild black bear

On Monday, handlers at Possumwood Acres Wildlife Sanctuary discovered a potential bear break-in at their newest Raptor Valley ...
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Buncombe County bear-feeding ban takes effect

A new rule to reduce dangerous encounters between people and black bears takes effect Monday, Oct. 19, in Buncombe County, ...
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N.C. Zoo to open $100M Asia habitat in March, its first major expansion in 30 years

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The exhibit has been completed ...
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LA declared a golf course mountain lion habitat to kill a housing project

Recently, the city of Los Angeles ruled that a golf course is now protected mountain lion habitat, which is odd because mountain lions are ambush predators that don’t like spending time in wide open ...