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- California lawmakers are considering reintroducing the grizzly bear, extinct in California for over a century.
- Senate Bill 1305 would create a roadmap for the initiative, including scientific assessment and consultations with Native American tribes.
- The bill notes ecological and cultural significance of grizzlies, part of California's history and state flag.
- A 2025 study suggests recovery could establish a sustainable population, costing up to $3 million annually for the first decade.
