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Bears Raiding Chicken Coops: Experts Urge Safety Measures

6/21/2025

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In Anchorage, Alaska, a brown bear mother and her playful cubs have been raiding chicken coops, raising alarms among locals. Wildlife Biologist Cory Stantorf reassured that these bears pose no threat to humans, but he stressed the need for stronger livestock protection, urging residents to install electric fences and report any bear encounters.

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In Anchorage, Alaska, a brown bear mother and her playful cubs have been raiding chicken coops, raising alarms among locals. Wildlife Biologist Cory Stantorf reassured that these bears pose no threat to humans, but he stressed the need for stronger livestock protection, urging residents to install electric fences and report any bear encounters.