Thermal Drones Detect Forest Wildlife 10x Faster than Humans
- A two-month survey in a Southeast Asian nature reserve revealed nearly 800 vascular plant species and over 100 bird species, showcasing the area's biodiversity.
- The silver-backed chevrotain was rediscovered in Vietnam in 2019 after a 30-year absence, highlighting the area’s unique wildlife.
- Camera traps captured the Vietnam pheasant, the world's most endangered pheasant species, which had not been seen in central Vietnam for 25 years, as noted by Aviary.
- Camera traps provide critical insights for conservation, capturing elusive species and informing local habitat protection efforts, highlighting their immense value in biodiversity research.
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Researchers stunned as trail cameras capture rare footage of elusive creatures: 'Almost nothing is known about them'
An extensive two-month survey of the wildlife in a key Southeast Asian nature reserve, conducted using camera traps, has revealed that the area is teeming with rare species. An article in Saigon News reported that trail cameras were installed in the Ea So Nature Reserve and Krong Nang Watershed Protection Forest in Dak Lak Province, in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The results were stunning. Nearly 800 vascular plant species were documented,…
From sky to sea: Drones transform wildlife research with non-invasive techniques
Drones are emerging as a critical scientific tool and revolutionizing the way scientists gather data on how animals' bodies work in the wild, new research from Monash University and Phillip Island Nature Parks has found.
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