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conservation1 month ago•31 min saved

Dzanga Bai: A Long-Term Window into Forest Elephant Life

Long-term work at Dzanga Bai blends direct elephant observation with 24/7 acoustic monitoring to map forest elephants’ social lives, track population trends, and detect threats, while training local researchers and partnering with nearby communities to build a sustainable, locally led conservation model; despite ongoing poaching risks and funding dependence, the site shows a relatively stable population and demonstrates how forest health, livelihoods, and elephant protection are deeply linked.

via news - Mongabay|

#acoustic-monitoring #community-engagement #conservation

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Revealing New Insights Into One of the World's Least Understood Mammals

A new study using acoustic monitoring has provided unprecedented insights into the vocalizations of elusive beaked whales in Brazilian waters, helping to better understand their behavior and aiding conservation efforts.

via IFLScience|

#acoustic-monitoring #beaked-whales #biodiversity

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Uncharted Territories: AI Reveals Monkeys' Avoidance Patterns through Enhanced Audio Monitoring"

Researchers from Imperial College London have used AI-enhanced audio monitoring to study the behavior of Geoffroy's spider monkeys in Costa Rica. The study found that the monkeys are not found in areas with less than 80% forest cover and within one kilometer of a paved main road. The research highlights the importance of identifying thresholds for threatened species and provides valuable information for conservation strategies. The use of passive acoustic monitoring, combined with AI technology, allowed the researchers to analyze 35,805 hours of audio in just eight weeks, significantly speeding up the study process. The findings emphasize the negative impact of forest loss and road construction on monkey habitats and underscore the need for targeted conservation efforts.

via Phys.org|

#acoustic-monitoring #conservation #environment