New technology to help prevent rhino poaching
Tuesday, July 21, 2015 - 10:00
in Mathematics & Economics
A new group of technologies packaged together and called Rapid (Real-Time Anti-Poaching Intelligence Device) by its makers is on track to reduce poaching of rhinos, primarily in South Africa. The system was invented by British scientist Paul O'Donoghue—he and fellow scientist Christian Rutz, both of the University of St. Andrews have published an article in the Journal of Applied Ecology, describing the current state of poaching in Africa and how the new device might put a stop to it.