All articles tagged with #bear culling
Romania's government has authorized the culling of 481 bears in 2024, more than double last year's total, following a deadly bear attack on a hiker. The decision, aimed at controlling bear overpopulation, has faced criticism from environmental groups who argue that it won't solve the underlying issues of habitat encroachment and inadequate waste management.
Animal rights activists are condemning the killing of a bear, M90, by Italian forestry police in Trentino, following orders from the province's president due to concerns about public safety. The bear, part of a conservation project, was deemed "excessively confident" and a danger after multiple sightings near inhabited areas. Activists argue that the bear had not caused harm and the decision was rushed, while officials cite the need to protect public safety. The incident has reignited debates over bear management in the region, with concerns about the impact on biodiversity and the increasing bear sightings possibly due to warmer temperatures.