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Today, a video surfaced on social media showing a group of young people who organized a photoshoot with a bear and ended up in an awkward and dangerous situation. The bear didn’t appreciate the shouting from the participants and attempted to swipe at them with its paw, after which the frightened group scattered.
Unfortunately, despite numerous warnings and the inevitability of punishment, the practice of keeping wild animals in domestic settings continues in Uzbekistan. The bear shown in the video is listed in the Red Book and is one of the few remaining representatives of its species in the country, on the verge of extinction. The Ecological Party has called on the relevant authorities to investigate the incident and, if any legal violations are found, to take appropriate action.
At this point, it is still unknown where the video was filmed, but there is hope that law enforcement will identify all participants and punish them according to the law.
The Ecological Party noted that the most important factor for wild animals is their free existence in nature. Attempts to domesticate them, especially rare species like this bear, can lead to their death, as many cannot survive long in captivity.
This issue was also discussed at a recent meeting with the president, where the topic of keeping wild animals in households was raised. In Uzbekistan, this practice is quite widespread: lions, snakes, and now even crocodiles often become “pets.” However, experts point out that there is practically no legal framework to regulate such practices.
The lack of regulation creates a danger both for the animals and the people who come into contact with them. Environmentalists continue to call for stricter control and the development of legislation to protect endangered species, to prevent their extinction and ensure their safe existence in their natural habitat.
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