Bears are increasingly entering areas inhabited by humans in the United States, leading wildlife workers to face challenging decisions. Dan Thompson, supervisor of the large carnivore section of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, engages in fieldwork that involves capturing mountain lions, wolves, black bears, and grizzly bears for research purposes. Thompson stated, "I have always been personally intrigued with carnivores and their role throughout any ecosystem. I actually feel very fortunate to get paid to do what we do."
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US States Address Increase in Bear-Human Encounters
There has been a rise in bear encounters in human-populated areas across the United States, prompting wildlife officials to make difficult choices. Dan Thompson from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department shared his passion for studying large carnivores.
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Grizzly reality: US states grapple with uptick in encounters between bears and humans
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