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Japanese prefecture uses microchips to manage bear population

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Hyogo Prefecture in Japan is pioneering a unique approach to wildlife management by using microchip data to control its bear population. This initiative, which began in 2003 with a focus on conservation due to endangered levels, now aims to maintain a target population of approximately 800 bears. By implanting identification chips in captured bears and analyzing the accumulated data, the prefecture can estimate the overall population and implement measures to prevent overpopulation while ensuring the species' survival. AI

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Japanese prefecture uses microchips to manage bear population

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    How a Japanese prefecture is managing rising bear population with microchips

    A prefecture in western Japan is drawing attention for a unique bear management programme that uses microchips implanted in captured animals to estimate population levels and guide culling decisions, as rising sightings across the country fuel calls for more effective countermeas…

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