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Biologists Say Residents Should Be Informed About Black Bears

Last updated on Monday, October 19, 2015

(SOUTH BEND) - Indiana biologists say residents should be informed about black bears after one roamed into the state this summer.

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources held a workshop about black bear behavior Wednesday in South Bend and another is planned Thursday in Michigan City. The bear came to Indiana from southwestern Michigan in June and eventually return home but was confirmed back in Indiana earlier this month.

Scientists say it's likely the bear plans to hibernate in Indiana for the winter. And they say it's likely more black bears will be seen in Indiana as populations in neighboring states increase.

There have already been ten verified bear sightings in Indiana since the start of October.

The bear's arrival in Indiana became the state's first confirmed wild black bear sighting in 144 years. They were once native to Indiana but hunting and habitat loss eradicated the species in the 1800s.

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