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Protecting Nara's Deer: Tourists Misfeed, Solutions Unveiled

2/12/2025

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In Nara Park, Japan, tourists are drawn to the charming deer, but many mistakenly feed them trash instead of the designated rice crackers. To combat this, the Beautiful Deer team tirelessly collects plastic waste, while local authorities trial solar-powered bins to curb litter and protect these beloved animals from harmful plastic ingestion.

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Story summary

In Nara Park, Japan, tourists are drawn to the charming deer, but many mistakenly feed them trash instead of the designated rice crackers. To combat this, the Beautiful Deer team tirelessly collects plastic waste, while local authorities trial solar-powered bins to curb litter and protect these beloved animals from harmful plastic ingestion.