Romania: Nearly 1,700 bears in Brașov County; dozens removed after human-wildlife conflict

Brașov County authorities report nearly 1,700 bears, with dozens removed this year after repeated incursions into inhabited areas, including Râșnov. The situation reflects an ongoing human-wildlife conflict in Romania's mountain localities, with animals returning despite removal efforts. The data is from the county environmental directorate; the effectiveness of removal measures remains uncertain.