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Read the 2022 WILDLABS Annual Report
WILDLABS Team
The WILDLABS community had a banner year in 2022 as we launched our new platform, created more community-centered programmes, and broke new ground in impactful research and workshops. Read more in our 2022 WILDLABS...
18 September 2023
Event / Acoustic Monitoring
The Variety Hour: September
Stephanie O'Donnell
Join us this month to hear about developing a Polar Bear satellite ear tag transmitter, how 3D tech is being used in forest ecology, Digital Earth Africa's work to make Earth Observation data open and accessible for the...
20 September 2023
Discussion / Biologging | Human-Wildlife Conflict + 2
What Biologgers are you using?
Holly Cormack
Hello biologging community!My name is Holly Cormack and I’m the new Conservation Technology Intern in the WILDLABS team. We are researching what different...
30 August 2023
Article / Acoustic Monitoring | AI for Conservation + 4
In case you missed it...
Stephanie O'Donnell
Five #tech4wildlife people, projects and updates that caught our attention this month. An AI supported bear early warning system, a project that's connecting indigenous communities with high speed internet, exploring...
12 September 2023
Discussion / Camera Traps
Camera Trap Data Management Survey: Results
Dan Morris
A few months ago, the Wildlife Insights team conducted a survey to learn more about camera trap data management practices, the use of AI for camera trap image review, and barriers...
20 September 2023
Conversations & Questions
Akiba
Community Member
Add your voice to our conservation tech community
The WILDLABS community forums are a fountain of knowledge. By joining discussions, we can understand what the real problems are, collaborate with people with the right expertise to solve those problems, and work together to craft real solutions. We hope you'll join the conversation!
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| Hi JacobI am Emanuel Massawe a bachelor degree graduate at the College of African Wildlife Management Mweka. I love conservation technology so much and i am looking for a... |
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| Hi there! It looks great! Is the box plastic or glass? Have you tested how the box deteriotes the image? It could be quite considerable I am afraid. Cheers,Lars |
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Autonomous Camera Traps for Insects | 18 hours 5 minutes ago | |
| Hi Carly,I'm asking myself the same questions. I've recently contributed to MoveApps, which was a very nice entry point into conservation tech/movement ecology for me. Perhaps you... |
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| Hi everyone. I am suuuuuper late on this discussion but I just finished 6-month fieldwork deploying 18 SM Micro over 70 different locations in Java, so I thought I would like to... |
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Acoustic Monitoring, Sensors | 4 days 1 hour ago | |
| Hi Emma, In your new project, if you have interest in a direct to satellite platform perspective, you can contact me on [email protected] Would be interested to see your... |
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Emerging Tech, Ethics of Conservation Tech | 4 days 9 hours ago | |
| Hi Andrew,Great to hear about what you are currently working on. Based on the scope of your work, here are some organisations working across East Africa that could be useful to... |
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| Makes sense if you have the cash... |
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Biologging, Climate Change, Sensors, Build Your Own Data Logger Community, Emerging Tech | 1 week ago | |
| Hi Lars,One of the problems you identified with your Milsar units was the antenna being worn off. This was solved in our units by the antenna being epoxied into an abrasion... |
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Biologging | 1 week ago | |
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Acoustic Monitoring | 1 week ago | |
| We use Kobo as well - it is amazing!!! |
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Data management and processing tools, Software and Mobile Apps | 1 week ago | |
| Hi @mguins , as @kimhendrikse mentioned resolution (and also brand) for thermal cameras can dictate a big jump in price. GroupGets has a budget Lepton (FS - short for 'factory... |
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Camera Traps | 1 week ago | |
| That's cool, that looks to be a yolov8 based model with a python interface. This means that in theory it should be not so hard (Within a day) to make a websocket wrapper around it... |
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Human-Wildlife Conflict | 1 week ago |
Connect & Collaborate
Jake Burton
WILDLABS Project Officer
Meet conservation tech community members from around the world
WILDLABS members are working in conservation tech on every continent. No matter what you’re working on - or where - you’ll find someone to connect with in our community. To message people directly, create a profile today!
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Working as Director, Wildlife Research and Conservation Awareness Centre as well as Assistant professor of Zoology Department at J. N Vyas University, Jodhpur of Rajasthan. Presently, He is member of SLSC, State Wildlife Board for Rajasthan and Health Advisory Committee of Mac
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Founder and President of Wildhand, focusing on media, education, and wildlife veterinary research
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The Nature Conservancy
Applying AI & Emerging Tech for Good | Sr Advisor @ The Nature Conservancy
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Software engineer and manager, proficient in web backends
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Northern Colorado Conservationist
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Sean Perry
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Project Lead of the Acoustic Species Identification Team at UCSD Engineers For Exploration
Jenny McCarthy
- @jbm372
I'm new to wildlife technology but really want to get more involved in learning about the various technologies out there for wildlife and land surveys. I currently work in consulting and trying to find away to incorporate these applications to my job.
Tania Steyn
- @InsightCWC
I am part of the marketing team at Insight, a secure online platform dedicated to combatting wildlife crime. Insight serves as a collaborative hub, where individuals and organizations can share experiences, knowledge, and resources to tackle wildlife crime more effectively.
Alexander Merdian-Tarko
- @alexvmt
Currently Data Scientist at UNICEF Germany, interested in using data, machine learning and remote sensing to work on conservation, environmental and climate issues
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- @kitlee
I love insects and I love plants. I am a PhD student studying relationship between butterfly range expansion and host plants.
Andrew Carter
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I hold a PhD in terrestrial ecology (2010) and am an Adjunct Research Fellow at Charles Sturt University. I also work with World Vision Australia as Monitoring Coordinator for a project called "Scale Up FMNR" which is short for "Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration"
Ideas & Updates
Ellie Warren
WILDLABS Editor
Keep up with the #Tech4Wildlife Community
Your experiences and knowledge are important to the future of conservation tech - so share your story! Post a new article, event or opportunity and help create a living hub for conservation technology that everyone can use.
Browse our resourcesEvent
How to Cover Conservation Technology | Mongabay Webinars
Stephanie O'Donnell
Save the date! An upcoming conversation with Mongabay and a panel of conservationists and technology wizards will cover how journalists can better cover conservation technology.
29 September 2023
Event
TAWIRI 14th Scientific Conference 2023
Esther Githinji
TANZANIA WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE will be hosting the 14th Scientific Conference that will be held from the 6th to 8th December 2023 at Arusha International Conference Center (AICC), Arusha, Tanzania.
28 September 2023
Careers
GIS & Data Science Specialist
EmmaOldham
Could you be our next team member to help empower conservation through data and technology?
28 September 2023
Event
Gordon Research Seminar: Predator-Prey Interactions
28 September 2023
kschaal
Careers
Conservation Innovation Manager
27 September 2023
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EO FOR CARBON MARKETS FORUM 2023
27 September 2023
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Community Spaces
Esther Githinji
East Africa Coordinator
Join a group and find your community
Connecting with people who understand the technology, species, and habitats you’re working with is so important to building your conservation tech network. Whether you’re looking for expert advice or just want to chat about your experiences, our Groups will help you find your corner of the WILDLABS community.
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The partnership will support the Global South with the development, planning and management of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the high seas.
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- Rewildology Podcast - Wildlife Tracking
An engaging conversation about wildlife drones
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- #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge: Judges' Panel Honorees
Please join us in celebrating this year’s top #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge Honorees as chosen by our panel of leading conservation organization judges, and enjoy the story contained within these entries about how our global community is using conservation tech, and where their bold and innovative ideas will take our field next.
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Talia Speaker
Research Coordinator
Connect with other members in real time
Our team works to make WILDLABS’ events engaging, fun, and informative. From Tech Tutors to Virtual Meetups to Community Calls, our events will help you learn, connect, and explore new conservation tech ideas.
Tech Tutors Season 4
East Africa
Are you looking for ways to grow your conservation technology knowledge and skills this year? Tech Tutors: East Africa is your opportunity to learn practical skills and steps that will become the building blocks you need to push your conservation tech work and research forward!
Our live season of Tech Tutors runs through to the end of May! For our next live event, join us on Thursday 11th May, 4PM EAT|2PM BST where Dr. Richard Lamprey, a consultant with IUCN, will answer the question: 'How do I get started with systematic reconnaissance flights (SRFs) for wildlife surveys?'. This tutorial will explore the different aspects of aerial surveys, including their significance, ways to ensure precision and accuracy, techniques for counting from aerial platforms, methods of analyzing SRF survey data, and much more!
Want to join us this week? Register here!
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WILDLABS Collections will help you dive deeper into the conservation tech topics that matter most to you, and find favorite resources from other community members. Start exploring our collections below!
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EarthRanger: All you need to know!
Netty Cheruto
3 August 2022
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Rob Appleby
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