Japan deploys barking drones to keep bears at bay

Bear sightings in Japan have jumped eight-fold compared to the previous year.

Published: 6:21pm, 18 Nov 2025

Authorities in central Japan’s Gifu prefecture have come up with a hi-tech solution to stop bears from raiding fruit orchards, in the latest measure to keep the animals at bay.

Japan deploys barking drones to keep bears at bay

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Bear sightings in Japan have jumped eight-fold compared to the previous year.