"Multiple sightings in February and early March in Russia, Finland and the US, raising concerns of increased conflicts with humans"

"An unusually warm winter has caused bears to stir early from hibernation in several countries, raising concerns of an increased number of conflicts with humans.

There have been multiple sightings of bears emerging from hibernation in February and early March in Russia, Finland and the US, a situation apparently triggered by the mild winter experienced in many countries.

This winter was the warmest ever recorded in Europe “by far”, according to scientists, with the US just experiencing its hottest December and January on record."

Oliver Milman reports for the Guardian March 11,2020. [2]