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Kentucky black bear photographed for the first time

By Daniel Uria
The Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest captured photographs of a black bear which had been spotted inside the facility in July. Arboretum officials hoped the bear would remain in the area and presented the public with a choice of three names for the potential new resident. 
 Photo courtesy of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
The Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest captured photographs of a black bear which had been spotted inside the facility in July. Arboretum officials hoped the bear would remain in the area and presented the public with a choice of three names for the potential new resident. Photo courtesy of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest

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CLERMONT, Ky., Oct. 5 (UPI) -- A research forest in Kentucky has asked the public to name a local black bear which was photographed in the area for the first time.

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest shared photos of the black bear which was last seen at the arboretum in July.

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"Look who's back! Our friend, the black bear, is still wandering the area, and this time we have gotten pictures from within Bernheim from 2 locations," the arboretum wrote. "He looks healthy, and the scar on his nose will allow us to identify him, telling us if this is the same bear that has been seen in other locations over past few months."

The arboretum offered a choice of three names for the bear including Bernie, Ranger and Wilson.

The public will be able to decide the bear's name in an online poll which will remain open trough Oct. 12.

Officials said they were thrilled at the opportunity to provide a habitat for the bear and said its presence spoke to the quality of the facility.

"This wonderful surprise demonstrates the high quality habitat we protect at Bernheim, providing food, water and large forest blocks that makes a good home for wildlife," they wrote.

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