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Romania hosts approximately 12,000 brown bears, with the highest density in Brașov County. A relocated bear returned to Poiana Brașov within three days, highlighting challenges in managing human-bear conflicts. The country has the largest bear population in Europe outside Russia, accounting for about 43% of the EU's bears. A national project aims to monitor and manage bear populations, involving genetic sampling and the installation of electric fences. However, relocating bears often proves ineffective, as they tend to return to human-populated areas. The project also emphasizes the need for better waste management to reduce bear attraction to urban areas.