hibernation

I've been paying attention to the news of scary dogs and bears.
They are threats to human beings. But I like the fur colour of the Eurasian brown bear. That reminds me harmless fluffy cuddly toys.

Fears of more attacks after tourist mauled by bear while skiing
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/north-macedonia-bears-greece-attack-b2510081.html

Word
hibernation < hibernate
[quote]Mild winters in recent years have caused bears to cut short or skip hibernation, leading to a surge in their population and increased sightings in urban areas.[unquote]
pose - pose a threat / pose a danger
[quote]A rising bear population has posed a threat to people in an area in western North Macedonia[unquote]
[quote]They pose a danger to the lives and health of the villagers, especially because there are many children[unquote]
slay - slew - slain
marsican brown bear
prolific
[quote]Amarena’s death sparked outrage from local politicians and animal rights advocates, as park rangers tried to locate her cubs amid fears for their survival[unquote]

Poor the mummy bear..