Animal movement technologies have already significantly advanced our understanding of the natural world, from uncovering previously mysterious migration patterns and key movement corridors to demonstrating the impacts of anthropogenic pressures and climate change. Continuing advances in the development of technologies for collecting and transmitting bio-logging data, combined with the increased availability of high-resolution environmental data and analytical developments in movement modelling, are opening doors to novel applications. However, there are still major gaps in the space, including mobilizing movement data to translate data from tracking devices into insights for application in policy and practice. This group is a place for the animal movement community to connect and discuss our efforts to advance the field.
Resources for beginners
Learn about WILDLABS Animal Movement research projects
- MoveBON Initiative Announcement
- MoveBON Follow-Up Discussion
- Virtual Meetup Season 4: Tracking Progress (A WILDLABS research project on movement ecology)
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WILDLABS & World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
I am an ecologist and program manager with experience leading collaborative research projects in international settings. I specialize in the application of animal tracking data to conserve migratory species on a changing planet.



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Research Ecologist and Survey Organiser | Wetland and Marine Research Team | BTO
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I am a 25 year old swedish citizen but have lived in Southern Africa my whole life with a big heart and passion for conservation and wildlife and getting more interested in conservation and the tech available that would be a benefit to the wildlife and spaces needing protection
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Sea Mammal Research Unit Univ' St Andrews
I work in marine bioacoustics with a focus on the conservation of marine mammals. Most of the time I'm developing and using passive acoustic technology to study the underwater behaviour of dolphins and porpoises. I'm also a keen developer on the PAMGuard project.



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World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

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- @Helga_Kuechly
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World Wide Fund for Nature/ World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
I am a Geo-ecologist, who loves to use GIS, remote sensing, citizen science and knowledge transfer to shape for a better future for nature - We are part of nature, so let's act like it!
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Director of Icoteq Ltd, an electronics and software design consultancy developing wireless products and solutions to organisations working in the conservation, wildlife monitoring and anti-poaching sectors. Developers of the TagRanger® novel wildlife tracking products.



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We are among the first in Bolivia to use GPS technology to monitor wildlife after release, focusing on ensuring successful reintegration into natural habitats. Our work combines rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction efforts.
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Department of Parks and Wildlife (Western Australia)

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Holder of BSc in Applied Zoology. Assistant Ecologist at Ruaha National park.


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University of Zurich
PhD student at the University of Zürich (CH) in PopEcol group, working with camera traps and mammals
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Our first meetup in Season 4 explores the latest advancements and developments on the horizon for data collection in movement ecology. Watch now to hear short talks from leading experts Roland Kays, Melinda Holland,...
9 May 2022
In Season Four of the Virtual Meetup Series, we’re bringing together leading engineers, conservationists, and academics to explore the future of technology in movement ecology and ask where exactly investment is needed...
29 April 2022
Check out this round-up of three of the latest news stories from the conservation tech world. See more conservation tech news by subscribing to our bi-monthly digest.
10 March 2022
The University of Maine is seeking qualified applicants for a PhD position that will focus on migration ecology of American woodcock and utilizes GPS transmitter to collect migration data. Apply by 1st April 2022 for...
8 March 2022
In her contribution to the Technical Difficulties Editorial Series, Christie Sampson shares how the devastating experience of losing collared elephants to an unexpected poaching threat lead to an improved understanding...
3 November 2021
The Centre for Statistics in Ecology, Environment and Conservation, a research group within the Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Cape Town, is now hiring for a funded postdoc or PhD postion with...
1 November 2021
In her contribution to the Technical Difficulties Editorial Series, Gayle Pedersen discusses how the failure of underlying infrastructure can complicate conservation technology work, and how the culture of avoiding...
19 October 2021
In this article, you will get a glimpse of how Arribada Initiative recognizes the advantages of incorporating SnapperGPS receivers into existing tag designs to acquire fast GPS fixes within the marine environment....
15 October 2021
In Alina Peter's and Kristen Snyder's contribution to the Technical Difficulties Editorial Series, you'll receive a practical checklist of factors and questions to consider at various stages of your conservation...
13 October 2021
In her article for the Technical Failures Editorial Series, WILDLABS' Ellie Warren discusses how the loss of one tagged sea turtle represents the wider challenges faced by conservation efforts, and how the collaborative...
8 October 2021
The International Journal of Computer Vision is calling for papers on Computer Vision Approach for Animal Tracking and Modeling. Visit the Springer website for further details and submission guidelines.
20 September 2021
Internet of Elephants is excited to introduce a free data visualisation tool to help researchers and conservation storytellers show animal movement data easily and effectively! Read about the new tool below, and try it...
18 August 2021
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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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Animal Movement | 1 year 10 months 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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Animal Movement | 1 year 10 months ago | |
Hi CaitlinI'd recommend https://naturecounters.com/ who from past experience will work with you to come up with a good trap design. Their approach is to use an IR to detect when... |
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Animal Movement | 2 years ago | |
Hi Tobias! This sounds great and I am looking forward to trying it out after returning from field work! Very cool with the Vectronic Activity data! I am looking forward... |
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Animal Movement, Software Development | 2 years ago | |
Hi! We have been working with Save Vietnam's Wildlife to track Pangolins for a couple of years now. You can read our Case Study here: We also documented the... |
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Animal Movement | 2 years 1 month ago | |
Do you have a wild animal tracking story that involves adventure or misadventure? Share it with us! From going around in circles for hours... |
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Animal Movement, Citizen Science, Drones, Geospatial | 2 years 2 months ago | |
Using Movepps, I set up an email alert to check the tag voltage of deployed GPs collars and alert me if the fall under a threshold.We are... |
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Animal Movement | 2 years 3 months ago | |
I have been working with Movebank to get better support for Vectronic Live Feed data. It is now much easier to import and work with these... |
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Animal Movement | 2 years 3 months ago | |
Thank you Thomas, I'll take a look. |
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Animal Movement | 2 years 3 months ago | |
Hi Jackson @MargoJack!Thanks a lot for answering these questions.Looks like you have a very interesting product!Interesting point you raise with VHF beeing intercepted by poachers... |
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Animal Movement | 2 years 4 months ago | |
Not sure exactly how your telemetry will be deployed, but if it's going to be attached to an animal in a relatively non-invasive way, you might check with zoos or aquariums that... |
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Animal Movement, Marine Conservation, Sensors | 2 years 4 months ago | |
Thanks Thomas, will do! |
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Animal Movement | 2 years 4 months ago |