Japan's animatronic 'Monster Wolf' sees demand surge amid record bear attacks
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15d ago· 3 min readenNews
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Summary
A Japanese company, Ohta Seiki, is overwhelmed with orders for its "Monster Wolf" animatronic device designed to scare off wild animals, as Japan faces a record number of bear attacks. The company has received about 50 orders this year alone, far exceeding typical annual volume, and customers face 2-3 month wait times due to handcrafted production. The surge follows a record 13 fatal bear attacks in 2025-2026.
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We have already received about 50 orders for its 'Monster Wolf' device this year, more than the typical volume for an entire year.
‘Monster Wolf’ was originally designed to protect cropland from deer, boars and bears
