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AI-fit Cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve send Poaching Plummeting

17 Feb 2025

AI-fit Cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve send Poaching Plummeting

The Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha has successfully reduced poaching activities by implementing AI-enabled cameras

About TrailGuard AI System

Similipal Tiger Reserve

  • TrailGuard AI is an early alert system using 100-150 AI-enabled cameras.
  • These cameras capture images of people and wildlife entering the forest.
  • The AI model analyzes these images to detect poachers.

Benefits of TrailGuard AI

  • Enhanced Surveillance: Authorities now receive real-time alerts about poachers’ locations.
  • Increased Arrests: In the last 10 months, 96 poachers were arrested, and 86 country-made guns were seized.
  • Effective House Raids: Photo identification helps in conducting successful raids.
  • Reduced Poaching: The system is expected to reduce poaching by at least 80%, ensuring better safety for forest staff and wildlife.

Similipal Tiger Reserve

Similipal Tiger Reserve

  • The Tiger reserve is Located in Mayurbhanj district of northern Odisha.
  • Designated as a Tiger Reserve in 1956.
  • Joined Project Tiger in 1973 to protect tigers.
  • Recognized as a Biosphere Reserve in 1994.
  • UNESCO Recognition: Became Part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves since 2009.
  • Part of a Larger Elephant Reserve:
    • Forms part of the Similipal-Kuldiha-Hadgarh Elephant Reserve, also known as the Mayurbhanj Elephant Reserve.
    • This reserve includes three protected areas:
      • Similipal Tiger Reserve
      • Hadagarh Wildlife Sanctuary
      • Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Surroundings and Terrain: Surrounded by high plateaus and hills.
    • Highest peaks: Khairiburu and Meghashini, both rising to 1515 meters above sea level.

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