By Ayodhya Prasad Singh

In an era where technology and nature intersect to create sustainable solutions, India has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) based wildlife monitoring system in the Mankulam forest division, Kerala. This pioneering initiative not only marks a milestone in wildlife conservation efforts in India but also sets a precedent for the integration of advanced technology in environmental preservation worldwide.

In the Mankulam forest, AI technology is not only avoiding man-animal conflict and saving lives but also revolutionizing biodiversity conservation. It was India’s first AI-enabled surveillance camera system to monitor the presence of wild animals near human settlements. It has also developed an AI-based app for faunal surveys, which works very accurately.

By deploying smart cameras and sensors throughout the forest, AI algorithms analyze vast amounts of data in real time, tracking wildlife movements, identifying poaching activities, and monitoring health indicators of the ecosystem. This advanced surveillance not only aids in the protection of species but also provides critical insights for habitat preservation, enabling targeted conservation strategies that ensure the forest’s rich biodiversity thrives for generations to come.

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