Martin Wikelski, director of the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, delves into the fascinating world of animal communication and ecological interconnectedness. He shares insights from the ICARUS project, likening it to ‘the internet of animals.’ The conversation covers how technology tracks wildlife movements, helping us understand their responses to environmental changes. Wikelski emphasizes the implications for conservation, including strategies to reduce human impacts on ecosystems and enhance our coexistence with nature.