Drones Revolutionize Wildlife Monitoring with Zebra 'Barcode' Scans

Marwell Wildlife and University of Southampton deploy drones to track endangered species using advanced imaging technology.

Drones equipped with high-resolution cameras and AI will track Grevy’s zebras in Kenya and snow leopards in Kazakhstan.
The technology can identify individual animals by unique coat patterns, similar to human fingerprints.
Trials have shown the drones can capture detailed images, such as vein patterns in a zebra's ear from 120 meters above.
The project aims to create a widely accessible UAV platform for global conservation efforts.
Future deployments could monitor endangered species worldwide in a non-invasive and cost-effective manner.