Associated Press: The scarcity of food in the wild has been blamed for unusual animal activity during Californias drought, including a recent bear attack, mountain lion sightings and an uptick in orphaned animals.
But the devastating four-year drought that has dried up streams and vegetation isnt the sole cause, state officials and experts say. Instead, they say the drought is exacerbating long-term trends and natural animal behaviors in a state that is becoming increasingly developed.
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