Hundreds of polar bears to gather near Canadian town, drones and AI cameras deployed for safety

Churchill is often called the polar bear capital of world (Representational photo) Hundreds of polar bears are expected to gather near the Canadian town of Churchill in Manitoba as temperatures fall and the animals wait for Hudson Bay to freeze.To prevent dangerous encounters between the bears and local residents, conservationists are testing noisy drones that can guide the animals away from populated areas. They are also developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered warning system to detect approaching bears and installing electric fencing at a waste facility that attracts animals searching for food.The work is being carried out by Polar Bears International (PBI), a conservation organisation working to protect polar bears and Arctic sea ice, according to report by Global News.Churchill, often called the polar bear capital of the world, sees increased bear activity around this time every year. As temperatures drop, the animals move towards the coast and wait for sea ice to form. Once Hudson Bay freezes, they can return to the ice to hunt seals and other prey.However, climate change has made this annual movement more difficult. According to PBI, Hudson Bay now takes approximate...