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Italian animal rights activists slam new law on killing bears

The regional parliament in the northern Italian province of Trentino approved a contentious law allowing the killing of up to eight bears annually, evoking mixed reactions. Animal rights activists sharply criticized the decision on Tuesday and said they intend to take legal action against the new law and, if necessary, at the European Union level. "This law is just a blatant vendetta that will do nothing to change the safety of the citizens of Trentino," a statement from the Italian animal welfare organization Lav read. The bear population growth in the region has raised safety concerns follow…