A biologist from Moscow State University named the reason for the increase in bear attacks on people in Russia

Candidate of Biological Sciences, Associate Professor at Moscow State University Elena Litvinova named the reason for the increasing frequency of clashes between bears and people in Russia. KP.RU reports this.

According to Litvinova, the bears are now trying to accumulate fat reserves before hibernation. At such times they need especially a lot of food, and this year there is not enough of it.

“There are few wild apples, rowan berries, and mushrooms. The pine cone, which humans harvest predatorily and uncontrollably, also did not bear fruit this year, so the bear remained hungry,” says the biologist.

Litvinova called for better preparation of tourists and guides for trips to the taiga.

Since the beginning of the year, 22 people have died due to bear attacks. Scientists expect a peak in such cases after the first snow.