We collect High resolution ID photos from the public, professional guides and researchers... As well as where and when the animal was seen. We use modern techniques to share photos, - for example: In the cloud, Facebook & e-mails.
We use techniques to ID different animals, for example: spot patterns, Knicks, cuts, eye colour, size - amongst others. And we aim to eventually use facial and spot pattern recognition software. We will then use GPS coordinates to project the data collected on to the whole of Southern Africa.
Our goal is to develop an interactive map , whereby anyone can upload ID photos, as well as extremely valuable data using GPS technology. For example: Was the animal Male/ Female. If female, did she have cubs. How many. Were the cubs Male/Female, Was there a kill? What kill was it? Was it in the tree? Etc..
We will then have a platform for the public to view individual leopards territories and galleries of each leopard.. And for amateur and pro photographers to showcase their work. We will then use this to positively track, census and plot home ranges. For unidentified leopards in huge land blocks, we will then use negative or assumed territories to plot territories, based on the known territories in that area. We will also be using camera traps in these blocks.
We will then be able to use this data as a foundation to project on to other areas in Southern Africa, based on demographic and environmental factors.
We use techniques to ID different animals, for example: spot patterns, Knicks, cuts, eye colour, size - amongst others. And we aim to eventually use facial and spot pattern recognition software. We will then use GPS coordinates to project the data collected on to the whole of Southern Africa.
Our goal is to develop an interactive map , whereby anyone can upload ID photos, as well as extremely valuable data using GPS technology. For example: Was the animal Male/ Female. If female, did she have cubs. How many. Were the cubs Male/Female, Was there a kill? What kill was it? Was it in the tree? Etc..
We will then have a platform for the public to view individual leopards territories and galleries of each leopard.. And for amateur and pro photographers to showcase their work. We will then use this to positively track, census and plot home ranges. For unidentified leopards in huge land blocks, we will then use negative or assumed territories to plot territories, based on the known territories in that area. We will also be using camera traps in these blocks.
We will then be able to use this data as a foundation to project on to other areas in Southern Africa, based on demographic and environmental factors.
