Location
Description
Observed one cub while driving on a prefectural road.
Note: Official sources provide information in Japanese only. This description has been machine translated for your convenience.
Bear Type
Black Bear
Number of Bears
1
Provider Type
Official
Date & Time
Monday, December 1, 2025 at 04:30 PM
Address
Itoigawa 大字寺地, Niigata
Coordinates
37.022159, 137.792849
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Comments (1)
Sam 6 months ago
A cub on a prefectural road in early December is unusual given how late we are in the year.
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