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Japan's bear crisis may take a decade to fix, expert warns
Original: Japan’s bear problem could take a decade to solve, wildlife expert says
A wildlife expert says Japan's growing conflict between bears and humans could take around ten years to resolve. Bear sightings and attacks have surged in parts of Japan in recent years, driven by factors such as shrinking acorn harvests, rural depopulation and bears wandering into towns in search of food. The expert's assessment suggests the situation will not improve quickly, and authorities face a long-term challenge managing both bear populations and public safety.
Why now: Rising bear encounters and attacks in Japan are prompting renewed public concern about how long the crisis will last.
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- Japan’s bear problem could take a decade to solve, wildlife expert says · Stripes Japan
- Japan’s bear problem could take a decade to solve, wildlife expert says · Stars and Stripes
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