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Japan killed 14,000+ bears after record attacks; 6people died despite cull, 8,800 more targeted

Japan is currently grappling with a significant rise in bear conflicts, with incidents surging alarmingly. Conservationists are voicing urgent concerns regarding the extensive culling of endangered bear populations. Factors such as extreme heat and declining food sources are push

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Japan killed 14,000+ bears after record attacks; 6 people died despite cull, 8,800 more targeted

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Japan is currently grappling with a significant rise in bear conflicts, with incidents surging alarmingly. Conservationists are voicing urgent concerns regarding the extensive culling of endangered bear populations. Factors such as extreme heat and declining food sources are pushing bears into human territories in search of food. While the government’s response aims at curtailing bear numbers, critics label this approach as ineffective.

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Source: Times of India · TOI World Desk. Published 28 Aug 2026, 12:29 pm.

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