What's happened
A brown bear deemed dangerous to humans is culled in Italy, sparking protests from animal rights activists.
Why it matters
The culling of the bear has sparked protests and scrutiny from environmental groups and Italy's environment minister, highlighting the ongoing debate over how to manage bears deemed dangerous to humans.
What the papers say
The Guardian reports on the protests by animal rights activists and the ongoing legal battles over how to deal with dangerous bears. AP News highlights the scrutiny of Italy's environment minister and the speed of the culling order and execution. The Independent provides a similar perspective to AP News.
How we got here
The issue intensified following a fatal bear attack last year, leading to increased encounters between bears and humans.
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