Q&A: Coexistence between humans and wild animals in Japan

Incidents that make us consider the relationship between humans and wild animals are happening all over Japan, from bear attacks to crop damage by wild animals. How should we interpret the current situation, and how should we respond? Kiyono Mieko, associate professor at the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, primarily performs research on the ecology of the Japanese macaque, a species of monkey, via surveys and practical activity in agricultural regions. She spoke about coexistence between humans and wild animals with