Black bear sightings in Southern Illinois raise concern of potential future breeding population.
A black bear sighting in Southern Illinois near Shawnee National Forest follows a series of bear sightings this summer, with wildlife experts noting that if female bears migrate to the area, the forests could support a black bear population. Currently, residents have seen at least two male bears roaming over 100 miles. The expanding black bear population in Missouri may potentially lead to female bears migrating to Illinois and establishing a breeding population in the future.
August 25, 2024
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