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“We have more bears having more cubs and we have bears that are in places where they haven't been in 50 years.”
Chris Servheen
“We have developed a detailed management and monitoring plan ... and it will continue for the long term. It contains strict limits on mortality, strict habitat standards, and a comprehensive monitoring system for the bears, bear habitat, and bear foods. The future of the Yellowstone grizzly bears is bright, and I say that as a grizzly bear biologist.”
“We need to show that with cooperation, this law can work.”
“It's the biggest success story under the Endangered Species Act because grizzly bears are one of the toughest species to manage,”
“As bear numbers increase they are getting into places they haven't been seen in 50 or 100 years.”
“There are so many species that need help,”
“We're not saying things will always be stable. We're saying we'll be able to respond to changes to make sure the bear's OK.”
“The Yellowstone grizzly is the Endangered Species Act's best recovery story.”
“That's not acceptable. We need (enforceable) standards.”
“This is urgent, considering the number of illegal kills right now.”
