Episode 5: Why did the grizzly cross the road?
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Grizzly bears are expected to navigate around all sorts of human obstacles: train tracks, roads, fences, even towns. When they don’t, they’re considered a nuisance — to some, at least. Actively trying to understand how grizzlies move from one place to another can help minimize conflict between people and bears.
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