Mapping software tracks threats to endangered species
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 13:31
in Biology & Nature
Modelling software and satellite imagery can be used to rapidly predict the movements of endangered species in remote or inaccessible regions, a study shows. Scientists used the images and software to assess habitat loss restricting the mobility of Peru's endangered San Martin titi monkey and identify the 10 percent of remaining forests best suited for the conservation of essential movement corridors. Comprehensive on-the-ground assessments would have taken longer and been cost-prohibitive.