Ben Kilman - A Man Among Bears

National Geographic: A Man Among Bears

Raising black bears is a life-changing decision, for Ben Kilham and the young cubs.


Wildlife biologist, Ben Kilman is known as the "bearman." Kilman raises black bear cubs and releases them back into the wild. But what makes Kilman so special is that he has maintained relationships with some of the bears throughout their adult lives. Boyd talks with Kilman about his work and an National Geographic Channel special featuring Kilman called, "A Man Among Bears."

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