(par 9.7.2.5) French Scientists in Zimbabwe Use Facial Recognition Technology to ID Giraffes
French scientists in Zimbabwe use facial recognition technology to ID giraffes https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20210512-french-scientists-in-zimbabwe-use-facial-recognition-technology-to-id-giraffes Giraffe populations are in decline across Africa © D Gordon E Robertson (Wikimedia Commons) Text by: Ryan Truscott A team of French scientists in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National park has developed a deep learning computer system to distinguish between individual giraffes, a tool that could […]
(par 9.7.2.5) Captive Lion Industry a Risk to Wild Lion Conservation
Captive ion Industry a Risk to Wild Lion Conservation https://sundayworld.co.za/news/breaking-news/captive-lion-industry-a-risk-to-wild-lion-conservation/ By SUNDAY WORLD Johannesburg – A High-Level Panel appointed to review policies has recommended that South Africa halt the captive breeding of lions, keeping lions in captivity, and using captive lions or their derivatives commercially. The High-Level Panel Report on the management, breeding, hunting, trade […]
(par 9.7.2.4) The loss of vegetation is creating a dangerous heat island over Nairobi
The loss of vegetation is creating a dangerous heat island over Nairobi https://theconversation.com/the-loss-of-vegetation-is-creating-a-dangerous-heat-island-over-nairobi-150622 Authors: Victor Ongoma (Assistant Professor, Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique) and Patricia Mwangi (Lecturer, Kenyatta University) Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, used to be known as the “Green City in the Sun” for its lush environment. There have been however recently been a lot of changes to […]