SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Seminole County has been given a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for bear-proof trash cans.
The initiative aims to prevent bears from entering local neighborhoods and enhance safety for both wildlife and residents.
This investment is part of efforts to mitigate human-bear conflicts, protecting both the animals and the community.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission estimates that more than 4,000 black bears reside in Florida.
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