Just as every human has a unique set of fingerprints, each zebra has a subtly different pattern of stripes–and that trait is proving valuable in a new conservation effort. A nonprofit conservation project called Wildbook utilizes crowdsourced photos to identify and track individual animals that belong to threatened species. But it doesn’t just identify zebras. The effort extends to whale sharks, manta rays, giraffes and more. This new technology provides a non-invasive way to study the species over time. We’re fans of the project, especially since it helps friends like our Grévy"s zebra, which is endangered.
Combating extinction with citizen science
Today in History
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From pirate port to nature preserve
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Meandering through Patagonia
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Blackbird in Essex, England
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A Great view from above
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A temple, preserved
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And they’re off!
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Wild lupines
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Celebrating the Acadians
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Humming along
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Till the cows come home
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Does this shark have an Irish accent?
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Go climb a tree
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Boxing Day in East Yorkshire, England
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Smoking nights in Austria
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Behold the perfect cone
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A Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park, India
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Kirkilai lakes, Biržai Regional Park, Lithuania
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Goliath heron in Kruger National Park, South Africa
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A tower of remembrance
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Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy
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Enter the magical world of Livraria Lello
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Celebrating migrations
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Celebrating the International Day of Forests
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World Maritime Day
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Chapel on the rock
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La Rocque Harbour, Island of Jersey
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Coral Reef Awareness Week
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Craters of the Moon centennial
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California
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Happy Independence Day!