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Myths and misconceptions about black bears

October 15, 2019

This past summer saw an unexpected visitor to the city of Harrisburg. In June, residents were shocked to see a small black bear roaming the city streets. Although, the black bear weighed a mere 100 pounds, small compared to the largest recorded in Pennsylvania that weighed a whopping 733 pounds. While the chances of encountering a black bear are unlikely, they … Continue reading "Myths and misconceptions about black bears"