Thermal imaging and Poaching
New research by Professors Anne Goodenough and Adam Hart on the use of thermal imaging to protect large mammals and wildlife rangers in Africa is having a dramatic impact.
The potential of thermal imaging cameras to improve the effectiveness of anti-poaching strategies in a South Africa game reserve grew out of a project looking at the use of the cameras to identify game species.
It has also made the role of the wildlife ranger safer as they can identify poachers from a safer distance.
by Prof Anne Goodenough and Prof Adam Hart
This research forms part of the Environmental Dynamics and Governance research priority area.