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Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Event - "Catch up with The Variety Hour: March 2023" to Acoustics
Stephanie O'Donnell added a new External Link - "Synergistic use of UAV surveys, satellite tracking data, and mark-recapture to estimate abundance of elusive species" to Drones
Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Article - "Data Visualization Fundamentals and Best Practices Course" to Data management and processing tools
Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Article - "Python for Geographers (video)" to Geospatial

Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Event - "ARSET - Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Earth Science " to AI for Conservation

Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Event - "Using eDNA to survey Country: Traditional Owner Training & Certification Program (Part 3 of 3)" to eDNA & Genomics

Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Event - "How to interpret results and get the most out of eDNA data (Part 2 of 3)" to eDNA & Genomics

Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Event - "Importance of eDNA survey design (Part 1 of 3)" to eDNA & Genomics
Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Discussion - "Tools & Experiences with Sea Turtle Monitoring" to Marine Conservation

Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Event - "GIS for a Sustainable World" to Geospatial

Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Career Opportunity - "WILDLABS Conservation Technology Intern, Kenya" to East Africa Community
Stephanie O'Donnell added a new Discussion - "Google Earth Engine vs Microsoft's Planetary Computer: Which do I use? " to Geospatial
Stephanie O'Donnell added a new External Link - "The WILDLABS Variety Hour: February 2023 - YouTube" to Animal Movement
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- AgTech: Breaking out of silos
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- Brokering finance deals to fund nature restoration with Rob Gardner
This is the title of an episode of Ben Goldsmith's 'Rewilding the World' podcast series. I have been wondering for a while, how is it done? Here is a crystal clear outline.
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- Automated Image analysis
This project aimed to reduce human-carnivore conflict by building a resilient boma for a vulnerable family in Hunyari village. It served as a model for other families, promoting stronger livestock protection. The initiative included community engagement on predator deterrence and sustainable building practices. The success of the pilot is inspiring others to adopt similar solutions.
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- Can RGB drone data & Machine Learning be of value in Conservation?
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- Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map launched!
Conservation International is proud to announce the launch of the Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map, developed in partnership with the Nature Tech Collective!
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- eDNA sampling kits
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- Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map launched!
Conservation International is proud to announce the launch of the Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map, developed in partnership with the Nature Tech Collective!
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- Behind the Buzz Season 1: From Data to Decisions
Come along to the first season of Behind the Buzz, where we’ll bring in experts to break down the basics of global conservation policy frameworks through the lens of animal movement and explore how our community can better translate movement data to decision-making.
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- Ground Truth: How Are You Verifying What Maps Show?
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- What Are Innovative Technologies, and Why Should Conservationists Care?
Conservationists use tools like drones, satellites, and camera traps to monitor ecosystems and scale their impact. But new challenges like transparency, funding gaps, and engagement remain. Web 3.0 technologies offer solutions, but adoption can be complex. Understanding their benefits and barriers is key.
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- Drone & ai use for uncovering illegal logging camps
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- INSTANT DETECT 2.0 - ALPHA TESTING
The worst thing a new conservation technology can do is become another maintenance burden on already stretched field teams. This meant Instant Detect 2.0 had to work perfectly from day 1. In this update, Sam Seccombe describes the extensive Alpha testing conducted at Whipsnade Zoo to validate the performance and find the limits of ZSL's Instant Detect 2.0 system.
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- Beyond the Tech Hype / Más Allá del Hype Tecnológico
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- New WILDLABS Funding & Finance group
WildLabs will soon launch a 'Funding and Finance' group. What would be your wish list for such a group? Would you be interested in co-managing or otherwise helping out?
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- Can RGB drone data & Machine Learning be of value in Conservation?
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- Can/Should UAVs Be The Answer To Urbanisation & Wildlife Conflicts
Over the years, a large number of developments have gone up in the area that I live in and the municipality is not doing what they should when it comes to upholding the laws that have been put in place to protect the wildlife in this protected paradise. Is anyone else around the world facing this in their communities? Can/should drones and open source software be the answer to better monitoring of construction companies that are in breach of wildlife regulations? I would like to get others thoughts on this subject as it can be complicated. GeoWing Academy has been using drones and opensource software to monitor some of the changes and damages to the environment to illustrate the issues to the local municipality and government. There is a PDF version of the article attached should the images in the article not be visible
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- Documentary on Conservation
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- Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map launched!
Conservation International is proud to announce the launch of the Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map, developed in partnership with the Nature Tech Collective!
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- Advice needed for accessible acoustic monitoring
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- HawkEars: a high-performance bird sound classifier for Canada
HawkEars is a deep learning model designed specifically to recognize the calls of 328 Canadian bird species and 13 amphibians.
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- Dual-/Multi-Use Technology Strategies
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- Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map launched!
Conservation International is proud to announce the launch of the Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map, developed in partnership with the Nature Tech Collective!
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- GPS collars for domestic dogs
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- Effectiveness of canine-assisted surveillance and human searches for early detection of invasive spotted lanternfly
A published research study
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- Overview of Image Analysis and Visualization from Camera traps
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- Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map launched!
Conservation International is proud to announce the launch of the Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map, developed in partnership with the Nature Tech Collective!
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- Overview of Image Analysis and Visualization from Camera traps
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- Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map launched!
Conservation International is proud to announce the launch of the Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map, developed in partnership with the Nature Tech Collective!
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- Planet Imagery is no longer available on GFW
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- AI accelerator for nonprofits working in the Climate area
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- Case Study: Drone-based radio-tracking of Eastern Bandicoots
Wildlife Drones was deployed by Zoos Victoria in a trial project tracking captive-bred Eastern Barred Bandicoots that were tagged and released into the wild
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- Overview of Image Analysis and Visualization from Camera traps
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- Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map launched!
Conservation International is proud to announce the launch of the Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map, developed in partnership with the Nature Tech Collective!
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- Advice for Junior Web Developer
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- Advancing Hierarchical Classification of Ocean Life
Join the FathomNet Kaggle Competition to show us how you would develop a model that can accurately classify varying taxonomic ranks!
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- New WILDLABS Funding & Finance group
WildLabs will soon launch a 'Funding and Finance' group. What would be your wish list for such a group? Would you be interested in co-managing or otherwise helping out?
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- DIY: Pressure Chamber
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- Can CBIs promote coexistence? A Case Study from Northern Tanzania
Can conservation-based incentives promote the willingness of local communities to coexist with wildlife? A case of Burunge Wildlife Management Area, Northern Tanzania
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- PhD Advice
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- Overview of Image Analysis and Visualization from Camera traps
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- HawkEars: a high-performance bird sound classifier for Canada
HawkEars is a deep learning model designed specifically to recognize the calls of 328 Canadian bird species and 13 amphibians.
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- From Field to Funder: How to communicate impact?
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- Application of computer vision for off-highway vehicle route detection: A case study in Mojave desert tortoise habitat
Driving off-highway vehicles (OHVs), which contributes to habitat degradation and fragmentation, is a common recreational activity in the United States and other parts of the world, particularly in desert environments with fragile ecosystems. Although habitat degradation and mortality from the expansion of OHV networks are thought to have major impacts on desert species, comprehensive maps of OHV route networks and their changes are poorly understood. To better understand how OHV route networks have evolved in the Mojave Desert ecoregion, we developed a computer vision approach to estimate OHV route location and density across the range of the Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii). We defined OHV routes as non-paved, linear features, including designated routes and washes in the presence of non-paved routes. Using contemporary (n = 1499) and historical (n = 1148) aerial images, we trained and validated three convolutional neural network (CNN) models. We cross-examined each model on sets of independently curated data and selected the highest performing model to generate predictions across the tortoise's range. When evaluated against a ‘hybrid’ test set (n = 1807 images), the final hybrid model achieved an accuracy of 77%. We then applied our model to remotely sensed imagery from across the tortoise's range and generated spatial layers of OHV route density for the 1970s, 1980s, 2010s, and 2020s. We examined OHV route density within tortoise conservation areas (TCA) and recovery units (RU) within the range of the species. Results showed an increase in the OHV route density in both TCAs (8.45%) and RUs (7.85%) from 1980 to 2020. Ordinal logistic regression indicated a strong correlation (OR = 1.01, P < 0.001) between model outputs and ground-truthed OHV maps from the study region. Our computer vision approach and mapped results can inform conservation strategies and management aimed at mitigating the adverse impacts of OHV activity on sensitive ecosystems.
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- Is a physical meet possible this 2025?
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- MyProgress: Advancing GIS and R programming skills.
A fascinating journey of unleashing my potentials in spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro and R programming.
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- Field-Ready Bioacoustics System in Field Testing
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- Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map launched!
Conservation International is proud to announce the launch of the Nature Tech for Biodiversity Sector Map, developed in partnership with the Nature Tech Collective!
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- Documentary on Conservation
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- HawkEars: a high-performance bird sound classifier for Canada
HawkEars is a deep learning model designed specifically to recognize the calls of 328 Canadian bird species and 13 amphibians.
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- Autonomizing Small Mammal Traps
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- Judging Panel Award Winners: 2024 #Tech4Wildlife Photo Challenge
Join us in celebrating this year’s Judging Panele Award winners!
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- Feedback on PCB for Mothbox
Applications are open until April 15th
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- A call for support
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- MyProgress: Advancing GIS and R programming skills.
A fascinating journey of unleashing my potentials in spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro and R programming.
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- From Field to Funder: How to communicate impact?
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- Brokering finance deals to fund nature restoration with Rob Gardner
This is the title of an episode of Ben Goldsmith's 'Rewilding the World' podcast series. I have been wondering for a while, how is it done? Here is a crystal clear outline.
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- Project Update — Nestling Growth App
We are thrilled to start a brand new group, the Latin America Community, and introduce the new Group Leaders for the 2024-2025 term: Vanesa Reyes and Juan Sebastián Ulloa Chacón. // Estamos muy contentos de iniciar un nuevo grupo, la Comunidad Latinoamericana, y presentar a los nuevos Líderes de Grupo para el período 2024-2025: Vanesa Reyes y Juan Sebastián Ulloa Chacón. // Estamos muito felizes em iniciar um novo grupo, a Comunidade Latino-Americana, e apresentar os novos Líderes de Grupo para o período 2024-2025: Vanesa Reyes e Juan Sebastián Ulloa Chacón.
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Hi everyone, ICCB came up again in the Variety Hour aftershow chat yesterday, and I've also been getting lots of messages/questions about what our plans are for ICCB. So,...
30 March 2023
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We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Climate Change Manager to support the delivery of Arm’s carbon reduction commitments, including reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will love details and...
27 March 2023
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Four key recommendations for how data science and AI can be better harnessed to tackle climate change: 1. Apply cutting-edge data science and AI to environmental decision-making. 2. Foster a community of AI...
27 March 2023
In this radio episode, we speak to Alex Rogers, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. We discuss how Alex's research team developed the acoustic recording device AudioMoth, how low-cost technologies...
24 March 2023
We used a combination of high-resolution satellite tracking (Fastloc-GPS), uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) surveys, and capture-mark-recapture approaches to assess the abundance of immature hawksbill (Eretmochelys...
21 March 2023
When do you use a bar chart over a line chart? What are area charts good for? What's wrong with pie charts? Learn about how these different types of data visualization work, and how they're used, in Observable's first...
21 March 2023
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This technical workshop was recorded at the Esri Developer Summit 2021. Presenters use packages to make GIS workflows reproducible through code, work with spatial data and make relevant maps using open source packages...
21 March 2023
Hi wildlabbers, Mtalii Ochieng gave us an awesome walkthrough all the tools and tech his team at Bahari hai is using in their work to monitor and protect sea turtles. The...
17 March 2023
It was an utter delight to have Dr. Gilberto Câmara along to our Variety Hour show last week, he was an incredibly engaging and knowledgeable presenter and ended up staying back...
3 March 2023
Last week's Variety Hour is now up on youtube. It was a great session - we covered Moveapps, an awesome community project building marine biologgers, chatgpt and google earth engine vs microsoft's planetary computer....
3 March 2023
The guide considers four different types of samples (water, sediments, invertebrate collections and diatoms), and two primary analysis types (single species detection via methods such as qPCR and assessment of...
23 February 2023
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Hi everyone, Two best practice guides have been added to the library this week, and i'm hearing some whispers of some others in development. I'm collating them into this...
23 February 2023
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