România, în presa italiană: aproape 900 de urși vor putea fi vânați în 2026 și 2027

Romania has increased its annual quota for brown bear hunting to nearly 900, a decision linked to incidents on the Transfagarasan road. This move has sparked debate among authorities, experts, and animal protection groups. The country hosts the largest population of brown bears in Europe, estimated between 10,000 and 13,000. The decision follows the tragic death of motorcyclist Omar Farang Zin, who was attacked by a bear while photographing it. Experts express skepticism about the effectiveness of culling bears, suggesting that it may not resolve human-wildlife conflicts. Existing non-lethal measures are reportedly underutilized.