Russia has a problem with bears. Increasing number of attacks

The increase in bear attacks in Russia is attributed to a significant rise in the brown bear population and food shortages in forests. Recent incidents include a man attacked in a hunting lodge and another killed near a tourist base. Experts warn that culling bears may worsen the situation, as it could lead to more aggressive behavior in surviving bears. The only effective solution is to limit their access to human food waste.

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