Bear Attacks on the Rise in Japan
Bears have attacked over 100 people in Japan since March, with seven fatalities confirmed by the Ministry of the Environment, the highest number on record since 2006.
The increase in encounters is attributed to multiple factors, including climate change, which has led to a decline in acorns, a staple food for many bears, causing them to roam closer to towns in search of food.
Conservationists note that it may be more accurate to say that the bears are facing an unprecedented human problem, given the country's ongoing ecological and demographic issues.
- Seven people killed since March, the highest number on record
- Over 100 people attacked by bears since March
- Climate change contributing to the decline in acorns, a staple food for bears
Author's summary: Japan faces bear problem due to climate change.
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