Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph caption reads: "... for gallbladders and other parts for Oriental medicine could threaten the bear population". Note on back reads: "All black bear [sic] are not necessarily black. The California black bear is actually of two species and comes in various hues other than black -- brown, cinammon [sic], yellowish blonde and blue, points out DFG which has started a 3 year study of the bruin. Bear hunting season will open in September but the sow and all cubs are fully protected". A mother bear and her two cubs stand in the middle of a fast-flowing stream. Photograph dated: March 5, 1978.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;19 x 18 cm. Photographic prints
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