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Bears kill to eat, they are omnivores who eat meat, fish, fruits, plants, insects, and honey, just to name some of their food preferences.

Bears kill to protect their cubs. They are fierce protectors of the young.

Bears kill to protect their territory.

When bears kill humans, they are acting from one of these basic instincts. They see humans as prey, especially if the people are running from the bears, triggering their prey response. They see humans as potential threats to their young, just by their mere presence in the vicinity of the den or the playing cubs. And, they see humans as intruders in their territory who may try to take over their hunting, fishing, or foraging areas.

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