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“Factbox-Bear encounters are on the rise. Here’s what to do if you meet one”
August 29, 2026 | Centre Daily Times
Nationwide
“Bear encounters are on the rise. Here’s what to do if you meet one”
August 29, 2026 | Reuters
Nationwide
“National Black Bear Day 2026”
June 6, 2026 | Awareness Days
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April 4, 2026 | Yahoo! Life
Nationwide (with emphasis on MI, CO and other states)
“There’s a Bear Hibernating Underneath Your Deck. Now What?”
December 16, 2025 | Realtor.com
Nationwide coverage
Not all black bears are black. The American black bear is a species (Ursus americanus); common colors include black, brown and cinnamon. Learn how to tell the difference between black bears and grizzlies.
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Meet the American Black Bear
BearWise Brief:
Meet the American Black Bear
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