Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa’s forest authorities are preparing to introduce artificial intelligence-enabled camera traps in the next stage of tiger population monitoring, signalling a shift towards more technology-driven wildlife conservation practices.
The advanced cameras will be deployed in key forest areas to capture images of tigers and other wildlife. Using AI-based analysis, officials will be able to distinguish individual tigers through their unique stripe patterns, reducing reliance on manual identification and improving the precision of population estimates.
The initiative forms part of the nationwide tiger assessment exercise and is expected to provide valuable information on tiger movement, habitat use and the overall health of forest ecosystems in Goa.
Forest officials believe the use of AI will not only speed up data processing but also enhance the quality of information collected during the survey. The technology is expected to assist researchers in tracking wildlife more efficiently and identifying areas that require greater conservation attention.
Apart from estimating tiger numbers, the exercise will also generate data on prey species, habitat conditions and potential threats within forest landscapes. The findings are likely to play an important role in shaping future wildlife management and conservation strategies in the State.
The move reflects a growing emphasis on combining traditional fieldwork with modern technology to improve wildlife protection and strengthen conservation efforts in Goa’s biodiversity-rich forests.
