Japan faces shortage of robot wolf scarecrows used to deter bears
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15d ago· 3 min readenNews
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Japan is facing a shortage of Monster Wolf robot scarecrows, which are used to deter bears and other wildlife from rural areas. Manufactured by Ohta since 2016, these $4,000 solar-powered devices feature sensors and intimidating audio to ward off Asian black bears and brown bears. The high demand has outpaced supply as Japan's bear problem continues to grow.
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· 3 pulledJapan's bear problem continues, and the country is running out of the robot wolves that help keep them at bay.
First released in 2016 by the manufacturer Ohta, Monster Wolf was originally designed to ward off the agricultural foes like boars, deer, and the island nation's Asian black bear and brown bear populations.
The handmade, $4,000 Monster Wolf features solar panels, sensors, and intimidating audio.
The handmade, $4,000 Monster Wolf features solar panels, sensors, and intimidating audio.
