Appreciation: Italian bears living near villages have evolved to be smaller and less aggressive, finds study

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  1. Junglekeeper

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    What about bear attacks in Japan? Might Japanese bears also evolve to become smaller and less aggressive?

    Or, are smaller, less aggressive bears still dangerous either in Italy or Japan?

    https://www.nippon.com/en/in-depth/d01186/

    (Garry Oak aka Margot)
     

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