Company's Supply of $4,000 'Monster Wolf' Robots Shrinking as Bear Attacks Surge in Japan

The animatronic robot uses flashing LED lights for eyes, blaring sounds and jarring motions to scare wildlife away. The ...

Japan sees high demand for robot wolves to deter bears

Ohta Seiki struggles to keep up with demand for bear-deterring robots ...
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Japan's Robotic Wolves Are Warding Off Bear Attacks—But Are There Enough to Go Around?

Amid record numbers of bear attacks on humans, a Japanese firm that produces "robot wolf" wildlife repellers is facing ...
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Noises, dog collars may keep wolf away

BOISE, Idaho — Loudspeakers blaring out the recorded sound of gunfire or other loud noises or dog shock collars could resolve problems with wolves before ranchers resort to a rifle bullet, researchers ...

Japan is using $4,000 animatronic wolves to scare off bears, and can't make them fast enough

Bear attacks are a serious problem in Japan. The animals killed 13 people across the country in 2025-2026, more than twice ...

The Real Reason Wolves Howl Has Nothing to Do with the Moon

The eerie sound of a wolf howling at the moon has long been depicted in films, TV shows, books, and more. In legend and lore, we associate werewolves with the full moon. If you’re camping in an area ...