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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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Biologging, Climate Change, Sensors, Build Your Own Data Logger Community, Emerging Tech | 1 day 1 hour 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 day 1 hour ago | |
| I second that! |
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Acoustic Monitoring | 1 day 13 hours ago | |
| We use Kobo as well - it is amazing!!! |
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Data management and processing tools, Software and Mobile Apps | 1 day 13 hours 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 day 18 hours 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 day 19 hours ago | |
| I would be interested how you setted up this system. Which model do yu use and how are they connected? |
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Human-Wildlife Conflict, Camera Traps, Sensors | 1 day 19 hours ago | |
| Keep us in touch looks promissing! |
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Camera Traps | 1 day 20 hours ago | |
| The CLS Goniometer is an excellent tool for the job - I believe it is also available to rent (at least it used to). If you want to go the low-budget route I would consider... |
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Biologging | 2 days 13 hours ago | |
| This is super cool! Me and @Hubertszcz and @briannajohns and several others are all working towards some big biodiversity monitoring projects for a large conservation project here... |
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AI for Conservation, Autonomous Camera Traps for Insects, Camera Traps | 2 days 15 hours ago | |
| Thanks Steph, would love to chat more about how you went about setting up the surveys themselves and whether you were able to reach any Indigenous/Ranger/First Nations groups... |
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Emerging Tech, Ethics of Conservation Tech | 3 days 3 hours ago | |
| Hello! If you were interested in the DSAIL Tech4Wildlife Workshop last week exploring how AI can be used to aid conservation efforts, you... |
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AI for Conservation, Conservation Tech Training and Education | 3 days 19 hours 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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Passionate lover of nature, Birdwatcher, Biotechnologist, Genomics
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Fauna & Flora
Fisheries and Biodiversity Techical Specialist - lead FFI's insititutional fisheries strategy
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Asst. Prof @ MIT with research at the intersection of computer vision, biodiversity monitoring, conservation, and sustainability.
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- @dhanushshetty
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Centre for Wildlife Studies
Doctoral fellow at Centre for Wildlife Studies
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Harvard University
PhD student in computer science at Harvard, focused on AI for patrol planning, protected area management, and impact evaluation. Also AI lead for the SMART Partnership
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MSc student in Conservation Biology at Gothenburg University, Sweden
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Ninying Benedicta
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My name is Ninying Benedicta a PhD student under the Department of wildlife resource management in Cameroon. I love learning about wildlife and their habitats. I also love working with communities surrounding the forests, learning on Traditional Ecological Knowledge.
Michael Shafer
- @mwshafer
Mechanical engineer with a passion for applied UAV systems
Hamesh Shah
- @evorta
Founder of eVorta Pty Ltd. A AI camera trap platform used throughout Australia. With over 60 million images processed and live devices in over 1000 locations providing live alerting services identifying feral and native invertebrate species.
Mateusz Ledwon
- @MateuszLedwon
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I study movement ecology of Whiskered Tern, Caspian Gull and Night Heron using GPS/GSM tags, geolocators and VHF Telemetry.
Sebastian Luke Jennings
- @Sebastian.Jennings
Working initially as a fisheries observer off South Georgia and more recently in intelligence gathering to prevent illegal fishing, I really value being able to be involved in the protection of the Antarctic environment. Happy to chat all things fishy.
Miguel André Ferreira da Silva
- @andrebordalo
Working curentlyProject manager in digital marketing, currently doing a postgraduate degree in health technology design. He intends to put his skills as a digital marketer and technology designer at the disposal of nature conservation.
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.
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Conservation Manager, job opportunity
Yvonne Muyia
REEFolution Trust is a Kenyan marine conservation non profit that collaborates with coastal fishing communities to restore degraded coral reefs of the Kenyan waters. We are currently recruiting for a conservation...
24 September 2023
Article
Leaf Litter Tech Issue: WILDLABS Spotlight
Stephanie O'Donnell
If only there was a place where these users, manufacturers, and supporters of conservation technology could connect with one another. There is. It is called WILDLABS.
22 September 2023
Article
The partnership will support the Global South with the development, planning and management of marine protected areas (MPAs) in the high seas.
22 September 2023
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eDNA MOOC
22 September 2023
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Apply Now: CLP 2024 Team Awards
22 September 2023
Conservation Leadership Programme
Article
*NEW* White Paper: Harnessing the Power of Sound & AI to track Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) Targets
20 September 2023
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Event
The Variety Hour: September
20 September 2023
StephODonnell
Article
Wisconsin - Insect Light Trap
18 September 2023
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Read the 2022 WILDLABS Annual Report
18 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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- #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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- #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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