An alarming average
Desperate times call for desperate measures. In Japan, they seem to have dusted off this popular Italian saying in light of what has happened in recent months regarding the presence of bears in Japanese territory. From last April until today, in fact, As many as 13 people have died because of these animalsThe average is more than one victim per month, an unenviable record that has prompted Tokyo to take action. Police will now be able to use rifles to kill dangerous specimens and prevent further deadly attacks.
Houses not safe
In addition to the deaths, we must also take into account the plantigrades' less than reassuring behavior. Indeed, Japanese bears are becoming dangerously accustomed to entering homes and hanging around sensitive areas like supermarkets and even schools. But why has the species developed these "bad habits"?
The reason for the attacks
According to experts, the bear population has increased too rapidly, but the poor acorn harvest must also be taken into account, which may have affected their behavior. For now, the areas most affected by the attacks are Iwate and Akita, but high levels of vigilance will remain throughout the country.
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