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Buffalo bears have declined 60% in the last 30 years. A rare sighting is sparking hope for the species

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This threatened species, also known as a moon bear, has been making a comeback after decades of bear bile farming.
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Buffalo bears have declined 60% in the last 30 years. A rare sighting is sparking hope for the species

This threatened species, also known as a moon bear, has been making a comeback after decades of bear bile farming.
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