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202522 minGdocumentary

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Collateral Cubs

202522 minGdocumentary

In Haida Gwaii, Angelika and Peter release two aggressive bear siblings by boat, while Kim collaborates with conservation officers in Smithers to rescue orphaned cubs.

animals wildlife-conservation biodiversity forest-conservation

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Channel: Go Wild

Collateral Cubs

2025• 22 minG

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In Haida Gwaii, Angelika and Peter release two aggressive bear siblings by boat, while Kim collaborates with conservation officers in Smithers to rescue orphaned cubs.

Synopsis

In early spring, Angelika and Peter take two aggressive but close-knit bear siblings to Haida Gwaii for a dramatic boat release. Back in Smithers, Kim partners with conservation officers to rescue cubs, whose mothers have become 'problem bears'.

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