Biologists use drones blasting music and voices to keep wolves away from livestock

A team of biologists near the California-Oregon border is using drones to deter gray wolves from attacking livestock by playing various sounds, including music and movie clips, as part of a study on nonlethal hazing techniques. While ranchers have reported reduced livestock deaths with drone patrols, concerns remain about the long-term effectiveness and potential habituation of wolves to the technology.

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