Italian authorities killed a mother bear, spurring animal rights protests and concerns for her cubs.

Northern Italian authorities killed a mother bear named KJ1, believed to have attacked a French tourist in July, sparking protests from animal rights activists. The decision has led to concerns for the bear's three cubs, who may struggle to survive without their mother. Italy's environment minister, Gilberto Picchetto Fratin, suggested that sterilizing female bears could be a better approach to preventing future incidents.

July 30, 2024
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