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We killed off California's grizzly bears over a century ago. Can we resurrect them?
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Patt Morrison , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Despite this, the grizzly bear remains a symbol of the Golden State.
California's grizzly bear population was once thriving, with around 10,000 bears calling the state home. However, over a century ago, the species was exterminated. Despite this, the grizzly bear remains a symbol of the Golden State.
The idea of resurrecting the grizzly bear population in California has been raised. It is unclear what this would entail or whether it is feasible. Further details on the possibility of bringing back the grizzly bears are available from the Los Angeles Times.
Little additional information is currently known about the potential for reintroducing grizzly bears to California. Readers can refer to the original source for more information on this topic.
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Category: local Published: August 13, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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