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Stop shooting bears while they are sleeping, Russia says

Apr 29, 2012

The cruel practice of hunting sleeping bears as they hibernate was banned in Russia, but there are doubts as to whether it will make a difference to the thousands of cubs orphaned by the hunts each year. full story

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