Why Have There Been So Many Bear Attacks in Japan in 2025 and 2026?: Quick Facts

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Bear attacks in Japan in 2025

Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) standing on green vegetation in a forest, with dark fur and a lighter patch on its chest.

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