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But the move is aimed at preserving the creatures. If hunters are allowed to take at least some bears legally, say supporters of lifting the ban, they might be less tempted to break the law in hunting the bears for their meat or fur.<\/span><\/div>\n

\nThe animals are descending with greater regularity on coastal villages in this part of Russia’s far north as a result of shrinking sea ice generally attributed to global warming, said the report.<\/span><\/div>\n
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