Bears in Suburbs as Drought Worsens | Santa Fe News

Bears are increasingly venturing into suburban neighborhoods like Albuquerque and Rio Rancho as drought and heat force them to seek food and water in human-populated areas. In one recent incident, a bear was tranquilized and relocated after showing up in a Rio Rancho neighborhood—locals remained calm. Experts warn that without natural habitats, bears will keep coming, especially if they associate urban areas with easy meals. The state’s wildlife department has resorted to euthanizing some bears under the grim policy: “A fed bear is a dead bear,” since relocations often fail. This creates a dangerous cycle where public safety and animal welfare collide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4df0b509bbb121f