{"id":1122,"date":"2024-05-24T15:57:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T15:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goeggit.com\/?p=1122"},"modified":"2024-05-24T21:10:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T21:10:14","slug":"advancing-wildlife-conservation-at-kenyas-ol-pejeta-gundis-technological-breakthrough-at-nat-habs-rhino-camp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/goeggit.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/24\/advancing-wildlife-conservation-at-kenyas-ol-pejeta-gundis-technological-breakthrough-at-nat-habs-rhino-camp\/","title":{"rendered":"Advancing Wildlife Conservation at Kenya\u2019s Ol Pejeta: Gundi\u2019s Technological Breakthrough at Nat Hab\u2019s Rhino Camp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Natural Habitat Adventures’ Kenya Rhino Conservation Safari<\/a> is the ultimate launching point for exploring northern Kenya and the rich, biodiverse ecological havens that harbor many of the African continent’s distinctive wildlife species.\u00a0<\/span>This new expedition\u00a0<\/span>comes on the heels of<\/span>\u00a0some technological advancements happening onsite at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a featured stop on the itinerary.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ol Pejeta protects more endangered animals than anywhere else in Kenya, and recent changes to how staff and scientists can collect, store and analyze data about the resident wildlife, water levels and other environmental conditions will help generate insights that drive conservation forward.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Richard de Gouveia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Fixing the Compatibility Issues Between Conservation Hardware and Software\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The conservation world has\u00a0<\/span>been revitalized<\/span>\u00a0with the success of a new tool that will empower conservationists, practitioners, and those who manage wildlife conservancies and other protected areas.\u00a0<\/span>Gundi, which means \u201cglue\u201d in Swahili, is a new, free open-source tool that helps conservationists and protected area managers<\/span><\/a>\u00a0store, analyze and compare different sets of data collected onsite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGlue\u201d is an appropriate term for this new platform, as it helps connect technologies seamlessly.\u00a0<\/span>Gundi<\/span><\/a>\u00a0was launched by EarthRanger, a monitoring and analysis platform extensively utilized by conservation professionals to aggregate and display real-time data collected from various tracking and monitoring devices. Alongside Wildlife Protection Solutions and the Wildlife Conservation Society, Gundi\u00a0<\/span>was created<\/span>\u00a0to address the compatibility issues between conservation hardware and software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Local guide, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya \u00a9 Andrew Morgan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Most organizations and scientists use multiple types of software and devices to track animals, monitor the safety of rangers on patrols, visualize enormous data sets and track environmental conditions. The devices on the market now for telemetry devices, camera traps and audio recorders come from different manufacturers, and it takes time and money to convert data between these devices and import them into different software to analyze them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gundi is special because it can collect and pool data from wildlife trackers, camera traps and ranger tracking devices, transform the information into a common format, and then send the data for analysis. This resource allows practitioners to track this information along with deforestation\u00a0<\/span>information<\/span>\u00a0and wildfire alerts.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs digital data collection expands, the proliferation of software needed to interpret this data can become daunting. However, with the Gundi integration, Ol Pejeta seamlessly combines their preferred conservation monitoring tool, Earth Ranger, with water\u00a0<\/span>meter<\/span>\u00a0reports in a unified interface.\u00a0<\/span>This\u00a0<\/span>not only enhances efficiency but also<\/span>\u00a0extends the benefit of this integration to any organization using similar devices,\u201d says James Goodheart, a Senior Software Developer for Wildlife Protection Solutions<\/a> who directly developed the Gundi water\u00a0<\/span>meter<\/span>\u00a0integration with Ol Pejeta Conservancy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Wildlife Protection Solutions team, including Senior Software Developer James Goodheart (third from the right).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Kenya\u2019s Largest Refuge for Endangered Species\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

At Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Gundi helped the team access readings from their digital water meters, which were installed in 2021. Monitoring water levels across the semi-arid landscapes of Ol Pejeta is essential to maintaining healthy water levels for the region’s wildlife.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditionally, tracking and monitoring water levels across the 900,000-acre reserve was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process that required staff to track water levels manually. When digital watering\u00a0<\/span>meters<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>were introduced<\/span>\u00a0across the reserve in 2021, the team ran into the issue\u00a0<\/span>that has plagued<\/span>\u00a0conservancies and wildlife organizations for decades. The data from the digital water\u00a0<\/span>meters<\/span>\u00a0couldn’t be read or processed by EarthRanger alone.\u00a0<\/span>Now,<\/span>\u00a0with the deployment of Gundi staff at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, staff can get daily reports on water levels across the park.
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Nat Hab Expedition Leader and travelers at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya \u00a9 Andrew Morgan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cBy adopting Gundi, organizations can redirect resources typically spent on development to further their conservation efforts, exemplifying the platform’s potential to streamline operations and foster collaborative advancements in conservation technology,\u201d says Senior Software Developer James Goodheart.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stewarding lands and protecting endangered species requires a lot of work. A thriving ecosystem relies on caring staff, scientists, community members, and collaboration within neighboring organizations and private-sector industries that are driving scientific and technological advancements. Ol Pejeta Conservancy has, in many ways, perfected the conditions for a healthy, innovative conservation ecosystem.\u00a0<\/span>In 2014, the conservancy achieved IUCN Green List status,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>a designation that recognizes<\/span>\u00a0excellence in managing valuable natural areas. Ol Pejeta is one of\u00a0two African conservancies to be recognized this way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Roaming with Rhinos: Nat Hab’s Epic Adventure at Ol Pejeta Conservancy<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nestled within the Laikipia Plateau alongside renowned wildlife reserves like Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Loisaba Ranch, Ol Pejeta Conservancy\u00a0<\/span>stands as<\/span>\u00a0a testament to Kenya’s rich ecological diversity.\u00a0<\/span>Spanning over two million acres<\/span>, the Laikipia Plateau ecosystem boasts a stunning array of habitats, from arid plains to snow-capped peaks, attracting safari enthusiasts seeking authentic experiences off the beaten path.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nat Hab\u2019s Rhino Camp\u2014Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kenya \u00a9 Andrew Morgan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Within this vast expanse, Ol Pejeta is a haven for endangered species, including African wild dogs, Grevy’s zebras, half of Kenya’s black rhinos and the last two remaining northern white\u00a0rhinos. Against this backdrop, Nat Hab’s Rhino Camp offers travelers an exclusive opportunity to delve into the heart of conservation at Ol Pejeta. As guests explore the remote corners of this 900,000-acre reserve, Nat Hab’s Rhino Camp provides a blend of nostalgic safari charm and modern comforts, ensuring a memorable and sustainable adventure amid Kenya’s breathtaking wilderness.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the forefront of conservation innovation, Ol Pejeta Conservancy exemplifies excellence in wildlife management.\u00a0<\/span>Through the integration of<\/span>\u00a0cutting-edge technologies like Gundi, we’re witnessing a transformative shift in conservation practices. Together with dedicated staff, scientists and community members, we’re shaping a sustainable future for endangered species and their habitats. Join us on this epic adventure to experience the beauty of Ol Pejeta firsthand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Nat Hab’s private Rhino Camp offers exclusive access for viewing endangered rhinos and other rare wildlife on the renowned Ol Pejeta Conservancy \u00a9 Andrew Morgan<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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