About this Research Topic
The field of wildlife conservation has been grappling with severe population declines, with some species nearing extinction. The need to identify the primary factors contributing to this decline is crucial in formulating effective mitigation and conservation strategies. Until the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of emerging infectious diseases on both public health and biodiversity conservation was largely overlooked. However, the global focus has now shifted towards the risk of pathogen emergence and spread. As a result, health surveillance and risk assessment have become integral components of wildlife monitoring and conservation programs.
This research topic aims to explore the utility of camera trapping as a tool for wildlife disease surveillance. The goal is to understand how this method can aid in the early detection of pathogens that potentially threaten biodiversity, and how it can contribute to the development of mitigation measures. The research will also seek to highlight the importance of collaboration among conservationists, ecologists, and veterinarians, and the integration of both classic and innovative tools for health surveillance.
To further our understanding of the boundaries of camera trapping in wildlife disease surveillance, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The effectiveness of camera trapping in early pathogen detection
- The role of camera trapping in developing mitigation measures
- The integration of camera trapping with other surveillance tools
- The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in wildlife disease surveillance
This research topic aims to explore the utility of camera trapping as a tool for wildlife disease surveillance. The goal is to understand how this method can aid in the early detection of pathogens that potentially threaten biodiversity, and how it can contribute to the development of mitigation measures. The research will also seek to highlight the importance of collaboration among conservationists, ecologists, and veterinarians, and the integration of both classic and innovative tools for health surveillance.
To further our understanding of the boundaries of camera trapping in wildlife disease surveillance, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
- The effectiveness of camera trapping in early pathogen detection
- The role of camera trapping in developing mitigation measures
- The integration of camera trapping with other surveillance tools
- The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in wildlife disease surveillance
Keywords: artifical intelligence, biodiversity conservation, camera-traps, non-invasive tools, pathogens, population monitoring, remote sensing, wildlife disease surveillance
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