Japan to Survey Bear Populations After Surge in Attacks on Humans The recent surge in bear attacks on humans in Japan has left 238 people injured or dead over the past year.
The government's response to this crisis is an attempt to understand the extent of the problem, but it raises more questions than answers about the country's ability to coexist with its wildlife.
The Environment Ministry plans to set up camera traps in six prefectures and adjacent areas to count black bear populations.