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Never Ending Chase

From: Salt Institute for Documentary Studies
Length: 07:40

Following one day in the life of Maine's Black Bear Monitoring Team, which braves bear dens in order to count the number of new-born cubs. Read the full description.

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Following one day in the life of Maine's Black Bear Monitoring Team, which braves bear dens in order to count the number of new-born cubs.

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Following one day in the life of Maine's Black Bear Monitoring Team, which braves bear dens in order to count the number of new-born cubs.

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photos?

I would have LOVED to see a photo of the den with the mother bear, cubs and the woman they interviewed.
Thanks!
K

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