Bear Attacks on the Rise in Japan
Japan is experiencing an unprecedented bear problem, with over 100 attacks since March, resulting in seven confirmed deaths, the highest number on record since 2006.
According to conservationists, the main factors contributing to the increase in encounters between bears and humans are:
- Climate change, which has led to a decrease in acorns, a staple food for many bears.
- Bears roaming closer to towns in search of food.
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.
Author's summary: Japan faces bear attacks due to climate change.