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
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Summer solstice
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The frog prince?
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Porto Timoni beach, Greece
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Tortula moss, Netherlands
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An icy extravaganza
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
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Wat Sri Sawai in Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand
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Celebrating women in science
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Oymyakon, Russia
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Arbor Day
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It s World Poetry Day
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A rest stop for the birds
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‘Ciao’ from Varenna
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Digging the birds
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An Alpine fairy-tale castle
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Barn owl, England
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It s Slovenia s Independence and Unity Day
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The Door County Coastal Byway in Wisconsin
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Wandering Watkins Glen
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Road-trip worthy attraction in the heartland
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Winter at Valley Forge
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A night on the (ghost) town
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In praise of the pipes
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A cry for independence
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National Aviation Day
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Unearthing a queen s lost tale
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Saksun, Faroe Islands, Denmark
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Behold the perfect cone
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Mysterious prairie mounds abound
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Wild garlic in bloom at Hainich National Park, Germany