TED Talks Daily How your nature photos can help protect wild animals | Tanya Berger-Wolf
Oct 23, 2021
Tanya Berger-Wolf, a computational biologist, dives into the critical challenges of biodiversity loss and how AI can revolutionize wildlife conservation. She discusses the immense potential of everyday nature photos to aid conservation efforts, showcasing how they help in data collection for endangered species like the northern white rhino. Through technology and public engagement, Berger-Wolf highlights innovative ways citizen scientists can support vital initiatives to protect wildlife and reverse the damage to our planet's biodiversity.
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Sudan, the Last Male Northern White Rhino
- Tanya Berger-Wolf recounts meeting Sudan, the last male northern white rhino.
- Sudan's death in 2018 highlighted the accelerating biodiversity crisis.
The Sixth Mass Extinction
- We are currently experiencing the sixth mass extinction, losing biodiversity at an alarming rate.
- Lack of data hinders effective tracking and conservation efforts for many species.
Images as Data Sources
- Images are now the most abundant source of wildlife information, surpassing traditional methods.
- These images come from various sources, including scientists, tourists, and camera traps.