Japan’s bear-related casualties hit record on escalating attacks
A record 230 were killed or injured by bears in Japan since April, putting more pressure on the…
What to do if you encounter a bear in Japan, according to new study
Taking a defensive posture by lying face down when encountering a bear can prevent serious injuries, according to…
Japan asks army to cull bears after spike in attacks on humans
A Japanese governor says he will ask for the military to help cull bears to protect locals amid…
Bear enters Japanese supermarket, pounces on customer, as nationwide toll reaches new high
A bear rampaged through the sushi section of a supermarket in central Japan Tuesday, the latest in a…
Rising Human-Bear Encounters in the Himalayas
It could have been the Rockies. Or Kodiak Island. Or Kamchatka. Instead, Pakistani singer-songwriter Quratulain Balouch was recently…