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Biologist Steve Partridge explains the methods of the Black bear-Human Interaction Project.
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Biologist Steve Partridge discusses the importance of coastal meadow habitat for black bears.
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Bear-human encounters are on the rise in Kenai Fjords National Park as more and more visitors use the park for camping and kakyaking.
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Bears use coastal meadows in the spring to feed on grasses and sedges since much of the surrounding terrain remains blanketed in snow.
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Watch as researchers approach a black bear.