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    Camp Blanding bears [Image 3 of 4]

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    A large black bear is moving through dense subtropical forest undergrowth while a man in what appears to be a uniform or work clothing observes from a short distance behind. The bear appears to have tracking or identification tags on its ear and possibly a collar, suggesting this is a wildlife management or research scenario. The setting features palm understory and mixed woodland typical of the southeastern United States, likely Florida.

    STARKE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    06.29.2011

    Photo by 94th Airlift Wing 

    Florida National Guard Public Affairs Office

    FWC biologist and bear expert Walter McCown follows a tranquilized 320-pound Florida black bear during a study at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., this summer. The bear was measured, tagged, and is being tracked by Florida Fish and Wildlife biologists using a specialized collar.

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    Date Taken: 06.29.2011
    Date Posted: 09.21.2011 12:57
    Photo ID: 459959
    VIRIN: 110914-A-XX000-002
    Resolution: 3648x2736
    Size: 3.21 MB
    Location: STARKE, FLORIDA, US
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    Downloads: 6

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    Three individuals are in a wooded forest setting, with one older man kneeling on the ground and examining or handling something in the leaf litter and soil. Two younger individuals — a male and a female — stand nearby observing. The scene appears to be a field training or research activity in a natural outdoor environment.
    Two researchers are measuring a large black bear paw using a yellow metric tape measure while the animal lies in grass, likely sedated during a wildlife study or management operation. The paw is being measured across its width, with the tape showing approximately 11-12 centimeters visible. The handlers' hands show traces of green dye, possibly from marking or tagging procedures.
    A large black bear is moving through dense subtropical forest undergrowth while a man in what appears to be a uniform or work clothing observes from a short distance behind. The bear appears to have tracking or identification tags on its ear and possibly a collar, suggesting this is a wildlife management or research scenario. The setting features palm understory and mixed woodland typical of the southeastern United States, likely Florida.
    Wildlife researchers or biologists are conducting measurements on a sedated black bear lying in grassy terrain. At least three people wearing field/uniform clothing are using a yellow measuring tape to take body measurements of the animal. This appears to be a standard wildlife management or research procedure, likely involving tagging, health assessment, or population monitoring.

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