Aarhus University
Biologist and Research Technician working with ecosystem monitoring and research at Zackenberg Research Station in Greenland
Julián Reingold writes on BBC Future
The Iguazu Falls, home to diverse wildlife like jaguars, faces threats from deforestation and poaching. Technology, including the Smart system and acoustic monitoring, is being used to map and predict poaching hotspots. Combining data from these tools helps improve ranger patrols, but addressing root causes like socio-economic issues and illegal deforestation is crucial for long-term conservation.
The sound maps that predict poachers' movements
Digital monitoring tools are helping rangers protect wildlife in South America's Atlantic Forest. Could sound-based maps pin down the poaching threat?
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