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Russia
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Bears are revered symbols of strength and power in Russian culture, depicted in folklore and art, and regarded with caution in the wild.
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East Asia
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Bears in East Asian culture symbolize strength and courage and are prominent in folklore and mythology.
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United States
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Bears are iconic wildlife in the wilderness of North America, commonly found in forests and mountains.
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India
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In India, bears are considered sacred in folklore and have religious significance, despite black and grizzly bears not being native to the region.
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Japan
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In Japanese culture, bears are revered as symbols of strength, resilience, and spiritual significance.
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China
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In China, bears are culturally significant and are revered, associated with folklore, mythology, and good luck.
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Finland
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Encountering bears in the wild is common in Finland and requires caution in bear-populated areas.
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Scandinavia
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In Scandinavia, bears are hunted for their fur and seen as a symbol of strength and power.
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Urban areas
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In urban areas, bears are feared and avoided.
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hunting communities
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The bear is valued for its fur and meat in hunting communities.
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