Alaska Officials Kill Bear After Repeated Hospital Entries
A black bear entered a hospital at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage and ate donated Halloween candy, startling a visitor and prompting staff and security to escort it outside. After it returned twice that day, Alaska wildlife biologists killed it; no one was injured and the hospital was not damaged.
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About American black bear
The American black bear, or simply black bear, is a species of medium-sized bear which is endemic to North America. It is the continent's smallest and most widely distributed bear species. It is an omnivore, with a diet varying greatly depending on season and location. It primarily inhabits forested regions, but may venture beyond forest boundaries in search of food. Individuals are occasionally drawn to human settlements due to the availability of easily accessible food sources.
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