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Argos Wildlife Newsletter
Featured Stories this month
👉 Near Real-Time Tracking to Protect Livestock and Predators: Read more
👉 Mozambique’s Gentle Seagrass Gardeners Under Watch: Read more
👉 Sharks in the Spotlight: Egypt Launches Satellite Tracking in the Red Sea: Read more
👉 Tracking Mexico’s Parrot Migration by Satellite: Read more
👉 NOAA Satellites Decommissioned: Read more
Welcome to this edition of our wildlife newsletter. In this issue, we highlight an innovative project in Africa that harnesses satellite technology to reduce human-wildlife conflict, protecting both livestock and predators.
We also showcase three remarkable stories from the field, highlighting how you are putting tracking data to work for conservation worldwide.
Keep reading for more!
Near Real-Time Tracking to Protect Livestock and Predators
In South Africa, human-wildlife conflict poses significant challenges, especially for livestock farmers situated near protected areas like Kruger National Park.
To address this, CLS, in collaboration with the Endangered Wildlife Trust, has started a project using Argos Services aimed at preventing such conflicts.
At the heart of the solution is a GPS-enabled Argos tag placed on cattle, allowing for near real-time tracking of herds. This system works even in remote areas without mobile coverage thanks to satellite connectivity.
Key features include:
- Geofencing: Virtual boundaries are drawn along park borders. When tagged animals cross into these zones, the system immediately detects it.
- Near Real-Time Alerts: Instant notifications are sent to both farmers and park rangers via platforms like EarthRanger, enabling rapid intervention to recover livestock before they come into contact with predators.
This technology not only helps prevent livestock losses but also protects endangered carnivores, such as lions and leopards, by reducing the risk of retaliatory killings.
The project has recently expanded to include the tracking of African buffalo. Following an incident where a cow was found deep within a protected area, it is now suspected that lions may have been tracking a buffalo herd, and the cow was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time.
To investigate and better understand the predator-prey dynamics, buffalo are now being equipped with Argos collars.
With Argos Services, stakeholders now have a scalable, tech-driven model for responding to human-wildlife conflict.
By tracking both livestock and wildlife, conservationists and farmers are better equipped to manage coexistence.
Do you have a project in mind? Contact our experts!
Your Stories in the News
Mozambique’s Gentle Seagrass Gardeners Under Watch
Discover how scientists are tracking elusive dugongs in Mozambique’s Bazaruto Archipelago using satellite tags to better protect these rare marine mammals and their vital seagrass habitats.
A fascinating journey into conservation in motion.
Sharks in the Spotlight: Egypt Launches Satellite Tracking in the Red Sea
With Argos Services, stakeholders now have a scalable, tech-driven model for responding to human-wildlife conflict. In a major step for marine science, Egypt has begun satellite-tracking sharks in the Red Sea to deepen understanding of their behavior and enhance safety for both wildlife and people.
Tracking Mexico’s Parrot Migration by Satellite
Equipped with tiny satellite “backpacks,” endangered parrots in Mexico are revealing their migratory secrets.
This innovative tracking project supports efforts to protect critical habitats and combat trafficking.
