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H-E-B Docuseries Features BRI Black Bear Research

Written by: Borderlands Research Institute

Thirty years ago, a pioneering black bear crossed the Rio Grande, made a home in Big Bend National Park, and successfully raised cubs—the first to be born in Texas since the early 1900s! Texas’s black bear population has slowly grown ever since, expanding back into their historic habitat in the deserts of West Texas. While most Texans welcome their return with open arms, bears can have impacts on agriculture that need to be better understood.

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Researchers at Borderlands Research Institute in Alpine, TX are embarking on unprecedented research to learn what our Texas bears are eating, how they survive, and how the public can successively live alongside them as Texas’s population continues to expand in the west.

“Second Chance” follows conservationists, researchers, and West Texas ranchers as they study, observe, and celebrate the incredible comeback of this magnificent animal.

This film is part of a docuseries, proudly presented by H-E-B.

“Our Texas, Our Future Films” is a five-part original docuseries celebrating Texas’ beautiful State Parks, resilient wildlife, and the Texans helping conserve & protect them. These films are created in partnership with Fin and Fur Films, and feature narration & original music by native Texan Shane Smith of Shane Smith & the Saints.

Director: Austin Alvarado

Producer: Patrick Thrash

Editor: Sam Klatt