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The Guardian
Well-fed orphan bears often die in the wild
A study of orphaned grizzly bears released into the wild in British Columbia found that all but two of the 12 monitored bears died within a year, most before winter hibernation. The bears were heavily fed during rehabilitation, leading to oversized frames that hindered their ability to meet nutritional needs post-release, and many continued to approach humans for food, increasing risks from human-wildlife conflict. Experts suggest that overly intensive feeding and insufficient follow-up may undermine conservation efforts, highlighting the challenges in rewilding programs for orphaned bears.
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