Hibernating wildlife in danger from proposed bill change
Hibernating bears and denning wolves on state lands may soon lose federal protection. Essentially, these animals may be shot while hibernating or denning.
Image Source: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/facts-about-bear-hibernation.html
Snopes.com:
As male bears tend to hibernate for longer periods, Grizzly and black bear populations would be significantly and devastatingly reduced, potentially wiping out entire populations if not the entire species. http://www.snopes.com/2017/03/23/house-votes-killing-hibernating-bears-alaska/
It is expected that Donald Trump will sign this devastating change.
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Proposed Bill: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-joint-resolution/69/text
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