Keywords: Bears


Finland, Romania lead EU call to reassess brown bear conservation rules

A group of European Union member states is pressing for a reassessment of the legal protection status of brown bears, arguing that growing populations in parts of Europe are increasing the frequency of human-wildlife conflicts and creating new risks for rural communities. The initiative, led by Romania......

Nearly 100 schools closed in Japan after multiple bear sightings

Authorities in Japan have ordered the temporary closure of nearly 100 schools following a series of reported bear sightings in and around a city north of Tokyo. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to protect students and residents while officials work to locate the animals. Over several......

Bear attack near Sofia leaves one man dead in popular hiking area

A man has died following a bear attack in the Vitosha mountain range, a popular hiking destination located near the Bulgarian capital, Sofia. Authorities confirmed that the victim suffered fatal injuries attributed to a female bear accompanied by her cub. The incident occurred in a forested area frequently......

Japan authorizes police to shoot bears amid spike in fatal attacks

Japan has revised its regulations to allow riot police to use rifles to shoot bears, following a surge in deadly bear attacks across the country. Since early April, thirteen people have died—more than double the total from last year—and over 100 have been injured in bear-related incidents.......

Japan: Seventh bear attack this year sets record

Seven people have been killed in bear attacks in Japan this year, marking the highest number since records began, a representative from the Ministry of the Environment said Thursday. The figure, covering roughly the first half of Japan’s fiscal year (which began in April), represents “the......