"Fatal Shooting of Beloved Bear Mother Sparks Outrage in Italy"

Animal rights groups and local politicians in Italy are outraged after a mother bear, known as Amarena, was shot dead by a local resident. Amarena, an endangered Marsican brown bear, was killed just outside the national park of Abruzzo. The incident is being investigated as a serious crime, and the man responsible could face up to two years in prison if convicted. Amarena's killing has caused significant damage to the already small population of Marsican brown bears in Italy. The bear's famous biscuit-stealing cub, Juan Carrito, had previously died after being hit by a car. Amarena's current young cubs have been found and are being cared for by park authorities. Italy's environment minister has called for a thorough investigation and protection of the remaining bear cubs.