Slovakia approves sale of brown bear meat to public
Summary
Slovakia's government has approved a plan to sell brown bear meat to the public. This decision follows the government's move to cull about 350 brown bears due to increased attacks on humans. Conservationists and opposition politicians have criticized this plan, citing the species' protected status in the EU.Key Facts
- Slovakia's government plans to cull approximately 350 brown bears.
- Brown bears are protected under European Union (EU) law.
- The decision to sell bear meat comes after a rise in bear attacks on humans in Slovakia.
- From next week, organizations under the environment ministry can sell the meat if they meet legal and hygiene standards.
- Critics argue that the cull ignores conservation laws and scientific advice.
- Slovakia reports about 10 bear attacks per year, with some incidents being fatal.
- Bear meat needs to be tested for a parasite called Trichinella before sale.
- In the EU, bear meat is rare and usually comes from controlled hunts.
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