{
  "id": 6976126,
  "title": "Deer fled human voices 64% of the time, then learned to ignore them",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/deer-fled-human-voices-64-of-the-time-then-learned-to-ignore-them",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-12T18:25:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/wildlife/scientists-played-human-shouts-wolf-and-cougar-calls-near-british-columbia-crop-fields-deer-fled-64-of-the-time-from-human-voices-but-quickly-learned-to-ignore-the-deterrents/articleshow/133992150.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Research indicates that loud human noises and bright lights were effective in driving deer and elk away from crops, while predator sounds and dog barks didn’t have the same effect. Over a period of six weeks, these animals became accustomed to the deterrents, especially those near human activity. Researchers recommend diversifying stimuli and introducing consequences to keep these animals from…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}