I found these two phrases:

> 彼らは熊 **を** [触]{さわ}る。
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> 彼らは熊 **に** 触る。

I don't see the difference between them, since both mean "touching a bear."
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particle-に particle-を
What's the difference between に and を in these phrases?
There is no difference.

Because 触る is intransitive, only に should technically be correct. However, the
language has changed over time, and now you can find it with を sometimes.
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