SocietyRomania expands bear cull as critics say enforcement gaps remain

Romania is expanding its cull of brown bears, but critics say gaps in enforcement continue to undermine the policy. On a sunny morning along the scenic Transfagarasan mountain road, at least 20 bears emerged from the forest within just three hours. They approached motorists who had stopped to feed them and take selfies, highlighting the close contact between wildlife and visitors. The episode underscores the difficulty of managing bears when people encourage them to approach roads.

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RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-08-01 13:15Original