Join Us in Transforming Wildlife Conservation with Open-Source Tracking Technologies

Become part of a community dedicated to creating affordable, innovative tools for tracking and studying animal movements.

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Why are we here?

The high cost and limited accessibility of current animal tracking systems hinder the ability of researchers to gather vital data needed for effective wildlife conservation.

Our mission is to foster a community of scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts to create low-cost, open-source tools for tracking animals and studying their movements.

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Engage with other members in our community forums to explore different types of animal tracking technologies, learn how to design wildlife telemetry projects, and share your own experiences and insights.

Build your own trackers

Access tutorials and workshops to learn how to create affordable, do-it-yourself wildlife trackers. Whether you’re new to telemetry or looking to refine your skills, our resources will guide you through the process.

Contribute to and benefit from our collective knowledge. Share your successes and challenges, get feedback from peers, and discover new methods for analyzing and visualizing wildlife movement data.

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Enclosure designs
It would be nice to hear what other people have used to enclose and attach trackers. Here are a couple of photos of very early…
Posted by Ned Horning