Protecting endangered megafauna through AI analysis of drone images in a low-connectivity setting: a case study from Namibia

Assessing the numbers and distribution of at-risk megafauna such as the black rhino (Diceros bicornis) is key to effective conservation, yet such data are difficult to obtain. Many current monitoring technologies are invasive to the target animals and expensive. Satellite monitoring is emerging as a...

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Main Authors: Alice Hua, Kevin Martin, Yuzeng Shen, Nicole Chen, Catherine Mou, Maximilian Sterk, Berend Reinhard, Friedrich F. Reinhard, Stephen Lee, Sky Alibhai, Zoe C. Jewell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2022-08-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/13779.pdf