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Slovakia Approves Cull of 350 Bears After Attack

4/2/2025

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In a tragic response to a fatal bear attack in Central Slovakia, the government has greenlit a controversial plan to cull 350 brown bears. Prime Minister Robert Fico emphasized the urgency, citing a staggering 1,900 bear incidents last year. However, conservationists are raising alarms, claiming this move undermines international commitments and urging for more humane preventive strategies.

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In a tragic response to a fatal bear attack in Central Slovakia, the government has greenlit a controversial plan to cull 350 brown bears. Prime Minister Robert Fico emphasized the urgency, citing a staggering 1,900 bear incidents last year. However, conservationists are raising alarms, claiming this move undermines international commitments and urging for more humane preventive strategies.