Saving Elephants: Harnessing Technology for Conservation

The video discusses the use of mobile technology to track elephants in Samburu National Park, Kenya. It highlights the challenges elephants face due to human conflict and the benefits of tracking devices in understanding their movements. The research has revealed crucial migration corridors and the importance of community involvement in conservation efforts. Advancements in technology are aiding in the development of tracking devices for other wildlife, offering potential solutions for human-wildlife coexistence.

What technology is used to track elephants in Samburu National Park?

• Drones

• Radio transmitters

• Mobile phone technology

• Satellite phones

What significant discovery was made about elephant migration?

• Elephants migrate randomly

• There are crucial corridors for migration

• Elephants prefer to stay in one place

• Elephants migrate only during the rainy season

How has the tracking system impacted the cost of monitoring elephants?

• It has slightly increased the cost

• It has doubled the cost

• It has no impact on the cost

• It has halved the cost

What is a potential future application of the tracking technology?

• Warning farmers of approaching elephants

• Monitoring air quality

• Predicting weather patterns

• Tracking marine life

What is the main goal of using technology in elephant conservation?

• To increase tourism

• To ensure elephants and humans can coexist

• To make elephants more dependent on humans

• To reduce the number of elephants