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202516 minGdoc-short

Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation

Florida Bear Tracks

202516 minGdoc-short

In South Florida, black bear biologist Shelby Shiver and her all-female team from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission capture and tag bears to assess population connectivity and conservation needs.

Scientific Research Wildlife Conservation

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Channel: National Geographic

Florida Bear Tracks

2025• 16 minG

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In South Florida, black bear biologist Shelby Shiver and her all-female team from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission capture and tag bears to assess population connectivity and conservation needs.

Synopsis

In South Florida, Shelby Shiver, a black bear biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), leads an all-female team on a mission to capture and tag black bears. This research aims to collect crucial population data to assess the growth of Florida's black bear numbers. The study will evaluate whether black bear subpopulations are interconnected and thriving due to protected wildlife corridors or if additional conservation measures are necessary to safeguard the species amid increasing human development.

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