Invasive species – Discover how our tracking technology can help you
Invasive or introduced species like wild boar, deer and Burmese python create tremendous damage to ecosystems and cause significant social and economic costs.
Without strategic knowledge about how invasive species use landscapes or how to locate invasive animals, the effectiveness of control measures is limited. Tracking the movements of invasive species, pest and feral animals and understanding how these animals interact with their environment offers the possibility of more targeted and effective interventions.
Wildlife Drones’ unique combination of hardware and software offers invasive species managers an effective and innovative solution to radio-track up to 40 tagged invasive animals simultaneously. This allows you to monitor and rapidly track animal movements and survey difficult terrain where invasive species thrive, such as vast wetlands and rugged mountain ranges.
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Feral pigs
Feral pigs, also known as wild pigs, cause more than $50 million worth of damage in Texas every year. They not only compete for food and water but also damage both established and regenerating habitats. This includes preying directly on the nests, eggs, and young of native ground-nesting birds, reptiles and amphibians and increasing the risk of disease transmission. USDA engaged Wildlife Drones to radio-track invasive and native species at the same. Research shows that feral pigs are smarter than both dolphins and dogs, and quickly learn how to avoid traps!
Find your tagged invasive animals immediately with real-time tracking data so your team can take efficient management action on the ground.
Burmese Pythons
Measuring up to seven metres long, and weighing in at up to 90 kilograms, the Burmese python is one of the largest snakes in the world. The Burmese python has established a breeding population within the tropical wetlands of Florida’s Everglades National Park, where it is now considered one of the area’s most concerning invasive species. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates that there are tens of thousands of Burmese pythons living in the Everglades, and attributes significant declines in native populations to the reptile—particularly in areas where the pythons have been long-established.
Deer & other invasive species in the US
Get a full understanding of where feral animals are across challenging landscapes by radio-tracking their movements in real-time and downloading close proximity GPS data from further away than ever before. Track invasive species like deer, nutria and cane toads to understand their movements, identify the location of larger numbers of animals, and enable the deployment of swift and targeted control measures on the ground.
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