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Autonomous light devices composed of 9 LEDs (white and blue) which light up and flash randomly thus simulating the presence of a person around the herd of livestock to protect.
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The establishment of buffer cultivation based on chilli or chili fencing made with sisal ropes soaked in motor oil mixed with ground chilli (Capsicum spp.) can scare elephants. The active ingredient in chilli, capsaicin, has the power to irritate the epithelium of mammalian cells...
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2 firecrackers are available for each pastoral unit. Use over a period of 15 days renewable.
Number of cartridges limited
The firecracker pen has been used at least twice. The tool was used when the shepherd noticed a panic of the herd following the supposed presenc...
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Support program for pastoralism areas of action of FERUS, a conservation association for large predators in France.
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An intricate lighting system on homesteads to deter predators from attacking livestock at night. This light can be set up around the area to protect but also directly around the neck of livestock to protect from predators.
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A .22 starter pistol that fired blanks into the air was used alone or with a klaxon when wolves were known to be near (detected visually, by Wolf howls, or by strong telemetry readings). Also used when wolves were possibly near (determined by guard dogs barking consistently, Wolf...
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A virtual fence creates a no-go area by manipulating the “Landscape of Fear” of a specific species. The virtual fence is designed to act like a territorial boundary in the mind of a target animal. Territorial boundaries are respected by potential intruders out of fear of retr...
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Developing artificial chemical signals that will keep African Wild Dogs safely inside the borders of protected conservation areas.
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Fladry is composed of a non-electrified wire where plastic strips or tissues are fixed every fifty centimeters. Its principle is to create a visual and sound disturbance. When the Wolf approaches, he is frightened by the movements and the sound of the bands, but he can get used q...
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Test of two substances that have proven effective with other carnivores to deter pumas through conditioned taste aversion in order to reduce livestock predation.
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