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201641 minPGdocumentary

Wildlife Conservation

Grizzly Uprising

201641 minPGdocumentary

Rising bear attacks on humans are documented through the accounts of victims and their families in a 41-minute examination of human-wildlife conflict.

Wildlife Conservation

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Rising bear attacks on humans are documented through the accounts of victims and their families in a 41-minute examination of human-wildlife conflict.

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Lawrence Cumbodirector

Christy Konnick

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William J. Modecast

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In remote areas where humans and wildlife meet, bear attacks have become more common. Grizzly Uprising features accounts from victims and their families, detailing their experiences with grizzly and black bears. The film discusses the increase in these incidents as people encroach on bear habitats. It presents personal stories that illustrate the dangers of living near these animals. The documentary runs for 41 minutes and was released in 2016.

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