
Why create a safe haven for rhinos and elephants?
Saving animals also means protecting communities
‘We are extremely proud to be part of the expansion of Connected Conservation into Africa, to save more endangered species.’
Wildlife
They’re part of our proud African heritage
Social
They stimulate job creation in communities
Economic
They attract tourists and investment which helps protect wilderness areas
Environmental
They anchor the ecosystem for other animals and plants maintaining the biodiversity in which they live
What makes protecting rhinos and elephants so difficult?
Manual security processes
Visitors and staff signed a register to enter reserve gates
Basic access control
No digital security checks or identity scans before entry
Remote location, limited communication
No mobile reception or data links, only landlines
Lack of basic IT infrastructure
No network, data centre, or Internet access
Protecting animals by tracking people
The power of surveillance, data, and analytics
‘It is only through committed rangers and “boots on the ground” combined with the application of evolving technology that this success can be sustained’
CCTV/biometric scanning
Wi-Fi and radio masks
Thermal imaging and heat maps
Data analytics
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