Tag: technology

August 24, 2020

Tiny camera shows the world through tiny wildlife’s eyes

As video cameras have gotten smaller, their usefulness in monitoring wildlife has continued to grow. Still, some species have been too tiny to support them. But a new camera designed...

March 2, 2020

Introducing the Drone Working Group

Do you use currently use drones in your wildlife work? Are you considering drones but were confused by the technology, permitting or potential safety and legal issues? Would you like...

March 13, 2019

Facing mountains of data, biologists turn to AI

Artificial intelligence is becoming an important tool for conservation scientists as new technologies make it easier for researchers to comb through vast amounts of data. A PhD student could “spend...

December 27, 2017

Drones help monitor Antarctic seals

Drones have recently taken the wildlife world by storm, following everything from deer to whales over land and water to gather information on their populations with minimal disturbance. Now researchers...

February 17, 2017

Smart hives and healthy colonies

How does a beekeeper know if his honey bee colonies are healthy? Traditionally, it required going to the apiary, taking the lid off a hive and removing each individual frame...

February 2, 2017

JWM study: Lasers help map red tree vole habitat in Oregon

Lasers can shed light on where even small species live on the landscape and help wildlife managers plan for their conservation, a new study shows. Researchers used LiDAR to model...

March 2, 2016

The Wildlife Professional March/April issue is online

The latest issue of The Wildlife Professional is now online. Read about ongoing efforts to protect native bee populations in our cover story, Pollinators in Decline. Also learn about how...