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USDA Uses Hollywood Audio to Deter Wolves Successfully

8/4/2025

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The USDA is turning to Hollywood for help in protecting livestock from wolves. By using audio from the intense fight scene between Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver in "Marriage Story," drones equipped with thermal cameras and loudspeakers have successfully deterred wolves in Oregon, leading to a remarkable drop in attacks. This creative strategy highlights a fresh take on wildlife management.

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The USDA is turning to Hollywood for help in protecting livestock from wolves. By using audio from the intense fight scene between Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver in "Marriage Story," drones equipped with thermal cameras and loudspeakers have successfully deterred wolves in Oregon, leading to a remarkable drop in attacks. This creative strategy highlights a fresh take on wildlife management.