The real bear population in Romania exceeds 12,000 specimens

Omissions

• The 2025 DNA census shows a wide confidence interval (10,657-12,787) rather than a definitive figure above 12,000
• The lower bound of the estimate is approximately 10,500-11,000, significantly below the 12,000 threshold
• The claim was made on 2026-04-30; the most recent data available was from late 2025
• Romanian officials and scientific studies present a range estimate rather than confirming the population definitively exceeds 12,000

Sources

• SecondaryEuronewsNew research says there are up to 13,000 bears living in Romania
• SecondaryThe GuardianDNA study estimates brown bear population at 13,000
• SecondaryXinhua News AgencyRomania has the largest brown bear population in Europe, with an estimated 10,657 to 12,787 animals
• SecondaryPhys.orgA census of brown bears using DNA revealed that up to 13,000 of the protected species are living in Romania