Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears

https://www.popsci.com/environment/japan-robot-wolf-army/

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shiftymccool@piefed.ca · 23 pts · 113d (1 reply)

Bear encounters in Japan have steadily risen, as urban development continues to encroach on their habitats and limit their food sources

Stupid bears, let's put put out fake wolves to scare them back to their own habitat that we're destroying!

borth@sh.itjust.works · 11 pts · 113d

Yeah, like wtf, maybe the robot wolf should be on the other side, scaring the construction workers from encroaching on their habitat.

p03locke@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 8 pts · 113d

Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears

The handmade, $4,000 Monster Wolf features solar panels, sensors, and intimidating audio.

Does this man represent all of Japan?