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Colorado’s Black Bears Show Unusual Urban Behavior

Colorado’s black bears are behaving differently than ever before. They’re getting bolder, moving deeper into cities and neighborhoods, treating human spaces like their own backyard dining rooms. This shift isn’t just casual wandering anymore. Something bigger is happening. The evidence is overwhelming. Reports of bear sightings and conflicts with people increased nearly 15% in 2024 ...