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Russia to cull up to 30% of brown bears after 36 fatal attacks

The Russian government has authorized a cull of up to 30% of its brown bear population. This decision follows a year in which 36 people have been killed in bear attacks. The Ministry of Natural Resources stated that the measure aims to better manage bear populations and decrease the frequency of attacks. AI

RANK_REASON Government action on wildlife management due to public safety concerns. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Russia to cull up to 30% of brown bears after 36 fatal attacks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Russia sets cull of up to 30 per cent of brown bears after 36 killed in attacks

    The Russian government has established a cull of ⁠up to ⁠30 per cent of brown bear ⁠populations to keep numbers in check after bear attacks killed 36 people this year, the Ministry of Natural Resources was quoted as saying on Friday. A ministry statement, quoted by the ‌state RIA…