Black Bears in Missouri (1 of 3)




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Black Bears in Missouri (1 of 3)

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Missouri's black bear population is slowly growing. Biologist Jeff Beringer talks about their history and potential for the future. http://www.mdc.mo.gov/nathis/mammals/b_bear/

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mowildlife

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black, Bears, missouri, conservation, outdoors, nature, wildlife,

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