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Optical artificial intelligence helps in how to preserve the environment and recognize wildlife and classify them into different groups. By applying object detection to images and video footage from camera and drone traps, computer vision models such as Ultralytics YOLOv8 accurately identify different types, even in challenging conditions. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in wildlife research is of great importance, revolutionizing traditional surveillance and protection methods, making them more efficient, accurate and effective. The application of artificial intelligence (AI) is of great importance in wildlife research and environmental protection, providing effective and accurate tools that were not available in traditional ways. Its importance is reflected in several key aspects:
1. To efficiently monitor wildlife and ecosystems by:
-Automatic species identification: AI-supported image recognition technologies help in the automatic and rapid detection of animal-animal-based biosensing mega-hazards. Human-animal long-range sensors and sensors can quickly survey and collect data. Tracking patterns: AI algorithms help to analyze animal migration patterns across large geographical areas and understand their behaviours and needs.
2. Combating poaching and illegal activities
Anti-poaching: Artificial intelligence systems are used to analyze sound recordings in forests to detect the sounds of gunshots or vehicles, and to analyze satellite and drone images to monitor unauthorized human activities in protected areas.
Real-time threat detection: AI-enabled surveillance systems detect unauthorized human activities in protected areas, such as poaching, and send immediate alerts to guards, significantly boosting control efforts.
AI can analyze vast amounts of data to identify potential overfishing hotspots and predict future threats, helping to deploy resources more effectively.
3. Big data analysis and understanding of ecosystems and environmental protection
Artificial intelligence can process and analyze huge amounts of environmental and climate data, identifying trends and imbalances that may be difficult for humans to observe.
ذ Modeling environmental changes: AI systems help model the impacts of climate change on ecosystems and wildlife, supporting informed decision-making on conservation strategies.
- Environmental monitoring and early warning: AI helps monitor environmental changes such as pollution, carbon dioxide levels, changes in vegetation, and sea level rise through analysis of satellite imagery and sensor data, providing early warning systems for disasters such as wildfires.
Natural resource management: AI can improve management strategies for nature reserves, water resources and fisheries by forecasting demand and improving efficiency of use.
Improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon footprint: AI helps organizations track their carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency in buildings and industrial processes, and reduce overall environmental impact.
4. Supporting conservation efforts for endangered species
-Assessing habitat conditions: Artificial intelligence helps assess habitat quality and identify challenges, guiding conservation efforts more effectively.
By tracking animal populations and identifying individuals, researchers can better manage population dynamics and ensure the survival of endangered species.
باختصار، يعمل الذكاء الاصطناعي كأداة قوية وفعالة تُمكّن العلماء والباحثين من حماية التنوع البيولوجي وفهم النظم البيئية بشكل أفضل، مما يجعل جهود الحفاظ على الحياة البرية أكثر استباقية ونجاحاً. كذلك يعمل على أتمتة وتوسيع نطاق جهود الحفاظ على البيئة والحياة البرية، مما يجعلها أكثر كفاءة ودقة وفعالية في مواجهة التحديات البيئية المتزايدة.
.بقلم: ا.د/ عاطف محمد كامل أحمد-سفير النوايا الحسنة- مؤسس كلية الطب البيطرى جامعة عين شمس استاذ ووكيل الكلية لشئون خدمة المجتمع وتنمية البيئة والمشرف على تأسيس ورئيس قسم الحياة البرية وحدائق الحيوان – عضو اللجنة العلمية والإدارية لإتفاقية سايتس- والخبير الدولى في الحياة البرية والمحميات الطبيعية والتنوع البيولوجى باليونسكو وبرنامج الأمم المتحدة للتنمية والإتحاد الدولى لحفظ الطبيعة IUCN وخبير البيئة والتغيرات المناخية بوزارة البيئة- المستشار العلمى لحديقة الحيوان بالجيزة ولرئيس الهيئة العامة للخدمات البيطرية لحدائق الحيوان -الأمين العام المساعد للحياة البرية بالإتحاد العربى لحماية الحياة البرية والبحرية- جامعة الدول العربية ورئيس لجنة البيئة بالرابطة المغربية المصرية للصداقة بين شعوب العالم
