How Biologists and Technologists are Teaming Up to Improve Wildlife Conservation - The Planetary Press

How Biologists and Technologists are Teaming Up to Improve Wildlife Conservation - The Planetary Press

Written by: Jane Thoning Callesen As the planet faces an unprecedented crisis in biodiversity loss, traditional methods of tracking and protecting endangered species are no longer sufficient. Ecologists and conservationists have long relied on GPS collars, camera traps and field studies to monitor wildlife, but these techniques are slow, expensive and invasive. With ecosystems under increasing pressure, there’s an urgent need for faster, more sc…

When Drones Are Used to Protect Elephants From Poachers

By Annette Uy - Discover Wild Science The African savannah once echoed with the mighty trumpets of thousands of elephants, but today, the silence is deafening in many regions. Imagine hearing that silence, knowing it is the result of ruthless poaching, driven by a global demand for ivory. Now, picture a new hope soaring in the skies: drones, buzzing tirelessly above the treetops, acting as vigilant guardians for these gentle giants. The use of d…