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Black bears inhabit most of Alaska's forests.
Polar bears frequent the pack ice and tundra of extreme northern and western Alaska. Bears are curious, intelligent and potentially dangerous animals, but undue fear of bears can endanger both bears and people. Many bears are killed each year by people who are afraid of them. Respecting bears and learning proper behavior in their territory will help so that if you encounter a bear, neither of you will suffer needlessly from the experience. Most bears tend to avoid people.