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NOVA•Season 15•Episode 21

The All-American Bear

Dec 6, 198855 min
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The life of the shy, intelligent black bear in the wild—foraging, mating, playing and constantly preparing for its remarkable hibernation—is captured for the first time on film by NOVA.

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The All-American Bear

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Episode Summary

"The All-American Bear" is episode 21 of NOVA season 15. It aired on December 6, 1988.

Next: E22 · Can We Make a Better Doctor?Best of Season 15