An increase in the number of sightings of Eurasian Brown Bears close to, or inside, population centers in Estonia has prompted a hunters' lobby group to call for greater numbers of culls. However, the 'increase' may be just a perception resulting from the increased use in smartphones to take video of wildlife when spotted, one expert says.
The record number of European brown bears now living in Estonia has caused some friction at the interface of ursine and human activity, ETV people show 'Siin me oleme' reported Monday night, with a surge in beehive raids, damaged property and even face-to-face encounters reported.