Slovenia is facing a growing bear threat due to its large and increasing brown bear population, which has led to a rise in human-bear interactions, including attacks. Around 4,200 Slovenian citizens have signed a petition urging the government to take stronger measures to control the expanding brown bear population, citing the growing number of encounters between bears and residents.
The petition calls on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Spatial Planning to revise its current quota of 206 bears set for 2025-2026 and to have it fulfilled by the end of this year. The petitioners warn that the expanding bear population poses risks to human safety in rural areas.
Rakitna, the village where the petition was initiated, lies about 25 km south of the capital, Ljubljana, and has reported frequent bear sightings, with animals often rummaging through trash bins for food. Similar incidents have been reported in other parts of the country.
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