Wildlife security: The importance of anti-poaching technology

Margaret L. Salmon, M.D., has seen the need for conservation efforts that will translate to securing not only the lives of the people caught in conflict but of animals as well.
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The past decades, for example, saw many territories in Africa trapped in armed conflict, and these wars have greatly affected the quality of life among animals. The African wildlife, known for its diversity, needs protection from illegal syndicates and their hired hunters. And to combat the decline of the animal population, many national parks have set up state-of-the-art technology that will keep track of the animals and their environment.

Anti-poaching technology that involves real-time monitoring of animal locations and behaviors allows park rangers and scientists to detect potential threats. Sometimes, changes in an animal's behavior may not be evident to a patroller out in the field, unlike those who are monitoring the herd through their cameras.

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Margaret L. Salmon, M.D., has also seen how syndicates can threaten the safety of people in nearby communities. Modern innovations to keep the wildlife safe also involve security systems such as cameras and alarm systems that alert park rangers of the presence of trespassers. In many national parks, the lives of park rangers are at stake as they face daily the possibility of encountering groups of hunters. These security systems allow park rangers to seek the help of police and other authorities. These days, more poachers are being arrested without compromising the lives of park staff.

There’s still a long way to go in terms of wildlife security. But the use of anti-poaching technology in Africa’s national parks has made these places safer for animals and has also brought peace to nearby communities.

Margaret L. Salmon, M.D., uses her background as an entrepreneur to direct InnovationsCZ, an innovation lab dedicated to prototyping cheaper solutions to fulfill the immediate healthcare needs for populations caught in conflict. Learn more about Dr. Salmon and InnovationsCZ on this page.

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