Unbelievable AI Tech Stopping Poachers and Saving Endangered Species! Some Can Even Be Used Here in the Pacific!

AI enabled camera sends the real time picture at 11.30am. The intruders are apprehended in next few minutes.
Securing Simlipal Tiger Reserve 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/rnivfn2b5h

— Susanta Nanda (@susantananda3) May 20, 2024

AI-enabled cameras capture two poachers in real time in a forest in India, leading to their capture.

AI-Powered Wildlife Monitoring
AI technologies are reimagining wildlife conservation by enhancing monitoring capabilities. Traditional manual observation methods are being replaced by AI-powered systems equipped with advanced sensors and cameras, enabling real-time tracking and identification of animals. These systems collect data on habitat preferences and population dynamics, which machine learning algorithms analyse to provide valuable insights. For instance, the TrailGuard AI camera-alert system is used in the Kanha-Pench corridor in India to detect tigers and poachers, sending real-time alerts to authorities.

Guardians of the Wild
AI-based surveillance systems are crucial in preventing poaching and protecting wildlife. Camera traps with infrared sensors, like those installed in national parks, monitor movements and detect potential poachers. In Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve, AI-enabled cameras have helped capture intruders quickly, showcasing AI’s effectiveness in wildlife protection. Upcoming AI-based systems, such as Gajraj, will be deployed in elephant corridors across India to further enhance surveillance efforts.

Advanced Species Identification and Habitat Analysis
AI is also pivotal in species identification and habitat analysis. The Wildbook project uses AI to identify animals based on unique physical traits, significantly reducing the time required for species identification. Additionally, AI-driven satellite imagery analysis, such as the work done by SilviaTerra (NCX), provides detailed maps of forests, aiding in effective forest management and climate change mitigation. The Chesapeake Conservancy’s High-Resolution Land Cover Project demonstrates how AI can produce detailed maps, offering critical data for conservation efforts.

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