{
  "id": 18521425,
  "title": "Bears May Know When Astringent Persimmons Become Sweet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/bears-may-know-when-astringent-persimmons-become-sweet",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T15:24:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "News On Japan",
    "slug": "news-on-japan",
    "url": "https://newsonjapan.com/article/151283.php"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Bears preparing for winter hibernation may be able to determine when astringent persimmons have lost their bitterness and become suitable to eat, according to research by the University of Hyogo, which suggests that prioritizing the removal of sweet persimmon trees could help prevent bears from entering residential areas. (News On Japan)",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}