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Once Nearly Extinct, Asiatic Black Bears Make a Comeback in South Korea

Once Nearly Extinct, Asiatic Black Bears Make a Comeback in South Korea

SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – The Asiatic black bear, a symbol of South Korea’s efforts to protect endangered species, has been named October’s Endangered Wildlife of the Month by the Ministry of Environment, highlighting a noteworthy conservation success story. Just over two decades ago, these bears, known for the distinctive white crescent on their chests, [...]