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Should grizzly bears be considered endangered?

Two grizzly bears fighting
Two grizzly bears fighting
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Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.

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Should grizzly bears be considered endangered?

Since being listed as an endangered species, the grizzly bear population has grown by hundreds. 

Now a debate has arisen amongst conservationists: Should the bears be delisted as an endangered species now that their numbers have grown, or will that only lead to the bear population facing the same problems that pushed it to endangerment?

Tom France fromt he National Wildlife Foundation shared his thoughts with host A Martinez.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.