Wildbook
A.I. for Wildlife Research.
Overview
Wildbook is an open-source software framework that supports mark-recapture, molecular ecology, and social ecology studies by using artificial intelligence and computer vision to identify individual animals from photographs. It is designed to help researchers collaboratively track wildlife populations and estimate population sizes. Different instances of Wildbook are tailored for specific species or groups of species, such as whale sharks (whaleshark.org), manta rays, and various terrestrial animals. The platform allows researchers and citizen scientists to submit photos of animals, and its algorithms can identify individuals based on unique patterns like spots, stripes, or scars. Wildbook is a project of the non-profit organization Wild Me.
✨ Key Features
- Individual animal identification using computer vision and AI
- Collaborative platform for researchers and citizen scientists
- Data management for mark-recapture studies
- Integration of photographic, molecular, and social data
- Open-source and extensible framework
- Web-based interface for data submission and analysis
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on individual animal identification from photos using advanced AI.
- Open-source platform that can be adapted for different species.
- Strong emphasis on collaboration between researchers and citizen scientists.
Unique Value: Automates the process of individual animal identification from photos, enabling researchers to conduct large-scale population studies that were previously not feasible.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Used by hundreds of researchers to track over 188,000 individual animals across more than 50 species.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Real-time tracking of animals (it is based on photographic encounters).
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Wild Me provides free access to Wildbook instances for wildlife researchers.
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