New technology aids the search and rescue of injured native animals
Technology and innovation, including the use of remote cameras and drones, certainly has its place in modern day fauna surveys, and in the aftermath of the devastating bushfires in the countries’ south-east this summer, such technology is aiding the search and rescue of injured native animals in scorched bushland.
Drones with infrared cameras are being used to help spot vulnerable animals that have been displaced and injured - and reduce search times down from hours to just minutes.
It has been estimated that over a billion native animals have been lost as a result of the bushfires, and 113 wildlife species have been left in need of "urgent help". A provisional report convened by Sussan Ley, Australia's environment minister, said that 22 crayfish, 20 reptiles, 19 mammals, 17 frogs, 17 fish, 13 birds and five invertebrate species (like spiders and butterflies) require urgent attention.
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