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Holly, Yew, Wisconsin - UPDATE December 28, 2016

Holly and Lucky are showing a different side this winter. Last year, I could hardly believe the energy they put into play and what seemed like close affection. This winter it’s different. Holly looking into the camThis 2-minute video is an example.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GLC6a8RVhI

Here’s the news story I missed in last night’s update about yew poisoning. An Entire Family Of Bears Died In A Church Parking Lot After Eating A Poisonous Plant.

I heard the concerns about the tame 2-year-old bear that is being held in Wisconsin. I called the facility where it is being held and learned that facilities are calling wanting to give it a home. From the way it relates to people, I suspect it was raised in captivity and then released when it got too big and strong for whoever had it.

Thank you for all you do.

Lynn Rogers, Biologist, Wildlife Research Institute and North American Bear Center


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