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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Cousins Day
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Women s History Month
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Arctic fox in Norway
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A rock in a wild place
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Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona
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When an ideal microclimate gives you lemons…
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Happy holidays!
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Wild scene on the Merced River
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Mountains fit for a queen
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There was gold in them there hills…
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Happy Astronomy Day!
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In celebration of cats
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Swimming into the season
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America s Playground by Derrick Adams
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Walk the line
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Traveling warblers
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International Archaeology Day
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World Theatre Day
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World Art Day
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