Conservationists drawn from Kenya and China are exploring new ways to deploy new technology in a bid to protect biodiversity. During the just concluded China-Africa Biodiversity Conservation Exchange and Training Course & “Eagle City” Global Exhibition, experts said real-time tracking of animals has enabled protection of animals, migratory routes and reduced human wildlife conflict. According to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) researchers, Lions in Maasai Mara are fitted with GPS collars to track their movements in real time. This enables early warnings to be delivered to local communities when lion prides approach human settlements. KWS said the measure educes livestock losses and prevents retaliatory killings of lions, achieving harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife. Stephen Kenta, Rhino and Cheetah Expert of Mara National Reserve, shared technology-backed rhino conservation practices. Kenya said a smart conservation command centre has been established. Rhinos wear geo-tagged ear tags that trigger automatic system alerts when the animals approach reserve boundaries. Infrared cameras also help document more wild rhino individuals. Deputy Director-General of Chongqing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau Liu Ming presented Chongqing’s progress in urban biodiversity governance, migratory raptor conservation and public engagement. He noted that Chongqing has enforce...
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