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Scientists use drones blasting AC/DC to deter wolves from livestock

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Biologists along the California-Oregon border are using a unique method to scare wolves away from livestock. Drones blasting AC/DC's "Thunderstruck", as well as movie clips and human voices, are being used to deter gray wolves from cattle. If recordings don't work to scare the animals, drone operators can improvise by yelling through a microphone or playing a different clip that’s not among the randomized presets.

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