Wildlife concerns are rising in Japan as experts suggest that bears may not hibernate this winter, potentially leading to a crisis amongst hunters. Field observations indicate that delayed or skipped hibernation could occur due to warmer temperatures and an abundance of food. This shift could disturb the delicate ecological balance and result in unexpected bear-human encounters.

In Japan, bear hunting is both a tradition and a means of controlling bear populations to reduce human-animal conflicts. The possible lack of hibernation is a major concern as it could endanger the livelihoods of hunters and increase the risk of bear encounters in human habitats, highlighting the need for effective wildlife management and climate change mitigation strategies.

In the US or EU, changes in wildlife behavioral patterns are also scrutinized under similar concerns. For example, the US Fish and Wildlife Service works to manage bear populations to ensure safety and biodiversity. Climate change impacts are a shared concern, prompting responses from habitat preservation to overhauls in hunting regulations.