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The head of the Ministry of Natural Resources proposed to set standards for the number of bears

Minister Alexander Kozlov took the initiative against the backdrop of increasing cases of predator attacks on people

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The head of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Alexander Kozlov, proposed introducing basic standards for the number of bears for the regions of the Russian Federation.
The measure is being discussed against the backdrop of a shortage of food supplies for animals and an increase in the number of fatal attacks on people, of which at least 22 have been recorded since the spring.

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This year in Russia there is a shortage of food supply for bears, which leads to their escape to people.

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The head of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources, Alexander Kozlov, proposed establishing basic standards for the number of bears for each specific area, the office of Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev reported.

“Alexander Kozlov said that this year the situation is complicated by the lack of food supply for bears. In addition, the minister spoke about some measures to regulate the number that are already being applied in the regions. He also proposed establishing basic standards for the number of this predator for each specific area,” the staff said.

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The head of the Ministry of Natural Resources proposed to set standards for the number of bears

Minister Alexander Kozlov took the initiative against the backdrop of increasing cases of predator attacks on people

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The head of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Alexander Kozlov, proposed introducing basic standards for the number of bears for the regions of the Russian Federation.
The measure is being discussed against the backdrop of a shortage of food supplies for animals and an increase in the number of fatal attacks on people, of which at least 22 have been recorded since the spring.

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Why It Matters

This year in Russia there is a shortage of food supply for bears, which leads to their escape to people.

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What will be the specific numerical standards?
How exactly will regulation be implemented?

The head of the Ministry of Natural Resources proposed to set standards for the number of bears

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